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HANSARDMigration Levels: Indefinite Leave to RemainThe hon. Gentleman would do well to hold his own side to account for their record on net migration. The Government recognise and value the contribution that legal migration makes…13 Jan 2025HANSARDMigration Levels: Indefinite Leave to RemainThe shadow Home Secretary appears to have forgotten what happened when he was in Government. In fact, he will know that for the first six months of last year the numbers of those…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will shortly be visiting Scotland to discuss these issues. The hon. Member will know that we will not be introducing a Scottish visa scheme or devolving control of immigration…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK’s support for Ukraine remains steadfast. The scheme will provide an additional 18 months’ temporary permission to Ukrainians here under one of the existing Ukraine schemes.…13 Jan 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for raising that case, and I am very happy to meet him to discuss the issues he has raised.13 Jan 2025HANSARDWindrush: Victim SupportThis Labour Government are determined to put right the appalling injustice suffered by members of the Windrush community. We will ensure that those affected receive the…13 Jan 2025HANSARDWindrush: Victim SupportMy hon. Friend makes an important point. We are committed to making changes so that the scheme is accessible and so victims of the Windrush scandal are far better supported in…13 Jan 2025HANSARDWindrush: Victim SupportOur priority is to understand and learn from the events in the past and focus on the future by ensuring that the Department is inclusive and considers the impact of all its work…13 Jan 2025HANSARDMigration Levels: Indefinite Leave to RemainThe Government are committed to bringing down net migration after it hit record highs under the last Government. We will do that by taking a different approach, linking skills and…13 Jan 2025HANSARDWorkplace Pay GapsThank you, Sir Roger. I will give way.07 Jan 2025HANSARDWorkplace Pay GapsI am conscious of time.07 Jan 2025HANSARDWorkplace Pay GapsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Roger. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Brent East (Dawn Butler) on securing this important debate. I thank her, as…07 Jan 2025HANSARDWorkplace Pay GapsI thank my hon. Friend for making that point; her views and her voice are very much heard in this place. A number of these issues go across Government Departments, and I encourage…07 Jan 2025HANSARDWorkplace Pay GapsI understand that we are engaging with our colleagues in the devolved Governments, and across the country in relation to mayors playing a part, and I am very happy to pick that…07 Jan 2025HANSARDDiscrimination Against Ethnic MinoritiesYes.18 Dec 2024HANSARD Immigration and Nationality StatisticsIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Mundell. I thank the hon. Member for West Suffolk (Nick Timothy) and congratulate him on securing this important debate. I also…18 Dec 2024HANSARDDiscrimination Against Ethnic MinoritiesThe Government are committed to breaking down the barriers of opportunity for all, and to race equality throughout Government, so that our missions deliver for everyone. We are…18 Dec 2024HANSARDDiscrimination Against Ethnic MinoritiesMy hon. Friend raises a vital issue on behalf of his constituents. The cross-Government approach that we are taking to tackle the root causes of health inequalities is central to…18 Dec 2024HANSARDDiscrimination Against Ethnic MinoritiesIslamophobia, sexism and racism have no place in our society, and my hon. Friend will be aware that we have committed to strengthening protections against dual discrimination. The…18 Dec 2024HANSARD Immigration and Nationality StatisticsI will make some remarks; I know the hon. Lady has already contributed. That is why we are pursuing a new approach to end the overreliance on international recruitment by ensuring…18 Dec 2024