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HANSARD Police Grant ReportThe hon. Lady will know that, when it comes to evidence gathering, a lot is needed by the police; it is not just all about resources, although they play an important role. She…05 Feb 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe hon. Gentleman will know that immigration is a reserved matter, but it is very important that we engage with all nations, regions and communities. As we develop the new…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe hon. Gentleman will be aware that the Government have set out an economic analysis of the deal and exit from the EU, including in a no-deal scenario. I point him to that.28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe right hon. Lady will know that the historical review of what has been known as Windrush shows that almost half those affected were under a Labour Government. This Government…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI think the hon. Lady and I will have to agree to have different points of view. I respect her view, but I think one of the clear messages from the referendum result was that many…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Billrose —28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am very happy to answer that question. First, our new system will allow us to help people to enter the UK based on their skills and not their nationality, so it is going to be…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI can give my hon. Friend some assurance. I know that she has welcomed the pilot for seasonal agricultural workers that we have already announced. Once we have had the pilot, we…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am sorry, but I do not accept the hon. Lady’s point. The current number of international students in this country—I believe that the figure is more than 450,000—is the highest…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI am happy to clarify that there is absolutely no cap on student numbers. There is no limit on the number of students we wish to welcome into our country.28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThere are no targets in our White Paper, which sets out our approach to the future immigration system. That said, we are still very clear, as I have already set out, that we must…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillAs I mentioned following the question from the hon. Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey (Drew Hendry), it is important that we have an immigration system that…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMr Deputy Speaker, I think that that was the hon. Gentleman’s speech, so you can take him off your list. The hon. Gentleman makes a fair point. Let me emphasise that the evidence…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI will make some progress and then give way later. Given the concerns that were raised in the referendum, we must control immigration to make it fairer and more sustainable. We…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillMy right hon. Friend makes an important point. I think that the 5,000 number to which he refers is with respect to foreign national offenders only. When it comes to removing…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe hon. Lady refers to the policy on family reunion or bringing spouses to this country. The rules, which include a minimum income requirement, are the will of the House. They…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI welcome the raising of this important issue, because it is important that we constantly look into how we can improve our detention policy to make sure that at all times it is…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillThe hon. Lady will know that there is already such acceptance in the current immigration system for non-EEA migrants. For example, within the current system there is a shortage…28 Jan 2019HANSARD Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) BillI will give way once more, to the hon. Member for Stretford and Urmston (Kate Green), and then make some progress.28 Jan 2019HANSARDMigration CrossingsSince November 2018 there has been a significant increase in the number of individuals attempting to cross the English Channel illegally in small boats. This activity represents a…28 Jan 2019