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HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaWe work closely with our allies in the coalition forces in northern Syria, and both through the Ministry of Defence and other means, wherever appropriate and sensible, we provide…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI can assure the hon. Lady that we would not knowingly make anyone stateless.18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI hope that the hon. Gentleman will forgive me, but I cannot speak about an individual case—it would not be appropriate for me to do so at the Dispatch Box—although I do…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy hon. Friend, as we have heard, has long taken an interest in these issues and has contributed greatly in so many ways in trying to fight terrorism. He has raised another…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI am not familiar with the details of that case, and I do not have them to hand, but if my hon. Friend wants to send me more details I will give a more detailed response. As I…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaFirst, it is worth pointing out again that the Foreign Office’s advice when it comes to Syria, for many years now, has been that it is very dangerous. No British citizen should be…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaThe Prevent programme is working; it has been successful. Since 2015, some 780 vulnerable people have been successfully supported away from terrorism. It is worth pointing out…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaA number of people have returned from the wars in Syria and Iraq. We have been able to gather evidence through questioning and other means, and they have been prosecuted for a…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaWhat my hon. Friend highlights is that this is not a new problem. We understand why it is so prominent right now in the press, but people have been going to join terrorist groups…18 Feb 2019HANSARD Serious ViolenceI agree. My hon. Friend puts it appropriately. It is worth taking this opportunity to emphasise that the whole purpose of the order is to prevent people, especially young people,…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI am very happy to confirm that to my hon. Friend. As I mentioned earlier, anyone who has gone to Syria in recent years will have known the huge risk they were taking, and we…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy hon. Friend will know that when someone is charged, ultimately it is for the court and judge to decide any eventual punishment, but he can be assured that we want to ensure…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy right hon. Friend makes a very good point. This is a complex situation and we should always be looking to see what tools we have at our disposal to ensure that those who are…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy right hon. Friend speaks with experience of fighting terrorism and he is right. The issue of foreign fighters is faced by several countries, including our European allies, our…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy hon. Friend rightly highlights the work we do with partners across Government and public agencies through the Prevent programme. That work is all about safeguarding—in many…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy right hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise that point. There are reports today that one of the lawyers who is representing one of the foreign fighters described British law…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaI very much agree with my hon. Friend. The overriding aim with all these individuals, whether they are from Britain or have left countries that are our allies, is to work together…18 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Nationals returning from SyriaMy right hon. Friend has raised an important issue, within which there are two separate issues. One is removing someone’s British passport, which is not necessarily the same as…18 Feb 2019HANSARDReview of Drugs: AppointmentIn October, I announced that there would be a major independent review of drug misuse. This will look at a wide range of issues, including the system of support and enforcement…08 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigrationThe Government launched a public consultation on 19 July 2018 seeking views on proposals for a Windrush compensation scheme. I am today updating the House on the progress of the…08 Feb 2019