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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is absolutely incorrect in terms of the misrepresentation from the hon. Lady. I have already made it abundantly clear that I have been vigorous in following and making clear…07 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes a very important, and in fact poignant, point about some of the reforms we will be making through our new plan for immigration, which will absolutely tackle…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCompliance Improvement Review: Independent VerificationIn 2019, my predecessor notified Parliament of compliance risks that MI5 had identified and reported to the Home Office and the Investigatory Powers Commissioner. These risks were…07 Jun 2021HANSARDImmigration: British Armed Forces InterpretersThe Government owe an immense debt of gratitude to the brave interpreters who worked alongside our armed forces overseas. In April we launched the Afghan relocations and…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Restrictions: Large GatheringsWe continue to work closely with the police to provide them with the powers, support and resources they need to ensure compliance with the coronavirus regulations. We have…07 Jun 2021HANSARDCovid-19 Restrictions: Large GatheringsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right; these breaches are serious, as are some of the practices that we have seen with illegal car rallies. He will understand that the policing…07 Jun 2021HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeIn December, I overhauled the Windrush compensation scheme to pay people more money more quickly; that has now taken place. We have now paid six times more than the total amount…07 Jun 2021HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeFirst, it is important to reflect on how the scheme has fundamentally changed since December. I have already highlighted the levels of payment and the speed at which the claims…07 Jun 2021HANSARDWindrush Compensation SchemeIf the hon. Lady heard my earlier remarks, she will have heard that fundamental reform of the Windrush compensation scheme has taken place. She will also recognise that when the…07 Jun 2021HANSARDForeign National OffendersForeign national offenders who abuse our hospitality by committing crime absolutely should be deported and removed from the United Kingdom, and our determination and resolve is to…07 Jun 2021HANSARDForeign National OffendersMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. I have already referred to our new plan for immigration, which will reform the system to bring in a one-stop shop to tackle the endless appeals…07 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsSince the House last met for Home Office questions, the anniversaries of several terror attacks have passed. I know that the House will want to join me in marking them and…07 Jun 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his comments. Specifically with regard to health measures at the border, he will recognise that throughout this pandemic the Government have…07 Jun 2021HANSARDImmigration: British Armed Forces InterpretersMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right, and the entire House should pay tribute to those who worked alongside our armed forces in Afghanistan, in harrowing conditions. The…07 Jun 2021HANSARDNew Plan for Immigration: Legal Migration and Border ControlOn 31 December 2020, freedom of movement between the United Kingdom and the European Union ended. The UK’s new points-based immigration system is now in place and receiving…24 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllI thank the hon. Lady for her intervention. I will come shortly to the issue of harassment and violence against women and girls. She refers to an important campaign. In fact, I…17 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllMy hon. Friend makes an important point. He will see when the Bill is introduced some of the loopholes and the way in which even the landmark Modern Slavery Act is sadly being…17 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllThe hon. Gentleman’s comment is irrelevant, as he failed to hear my first comment about protecting our citizens and about the investment that we have put into policing. That…17 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllI thank my right hon. Friend for his question. I think this comes back to the whole issue of criminality. The issue of pet theft is incredibly sensitive. It is emotive and…17 May 2021HANSARDSafe Streets for AllIt is a great honour to open this debate on the Queen’s Speech. Protecting the public is the first duty of any Government, and from day one as Home Secretary it has been my No. 1…17 May 2021