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HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillActually, I think we need to focus our efforts in a number of areas. We need to ensure that we are improving the quality and speed of initial decisions, and we have been doing…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI think my hon. Friend means mandatory reconsideration in the context of a case when an appeal is made.13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeI have not seen all the comments that the right hon. and learned Lady refers to, but I have seen some of them, and they were deplorable and completely unacceptable. I know that an…13 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt has been settled Government policy—since last summer, in fact—that the qualifying period will rise from five years to 10 years. The Government are consulting on what…13 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime UnitFirst, the hon. Lady raises an important point about online illegality. The Home Office has an interest in that, as do other Departments. We will continue to work with partners…13 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime UnitLet me assure the hon. Gentleman that this is a national crackdown led by the National Crime Agency. I have provided funding for all forces, regardless of the type of area they…13 Jul 2026HANSARDViolence against Women and GirlsI recognise that rape and other sexual offences can have a devastating impact on victims, as can the process leading up to an investigation and, hopefully, a charge—and those…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeGiven the sheer range of threats that have been made to the Mother of the House personally, it is a testament to her personal bravery that she has continued to be an active…13 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime UnitI pay tribute to the work that is happening in my hon. Friend’s local area. I reassure him that we in the Home Office are working very closely with our colleagues in the Ministry…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillAs the right hon. Gentleman well knows, the Bill is specifically about the changes we are making to our asylum system, to human rights laws, and to the approach that the…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillOh, the right hon. Gentleman tempts me with some attractive bait, but I will resist the temptation! I am sure that once the events of 20 July have taken place, all these matters…13 Jul 2026HANSARDImmigration and Asylum BillI thank my hon. Friend for what he said. He is absolutely right: we need to reduce the pressure in local communities as much as possible. He knows that dispersal accommodation has…13 Jul 2026HANSARDAsylum HotelsI reassure my hon. Friend that we work closely with local authorities, accommodation providers and safeguarding partners to ensure that families and vulnerable individuals receive…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeThe right hon. Lady makes an important point on the consequences for the Prevent duty of the changing nature of the threat. It is essential that we retain a deradicalisation…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeI thank the shadow Home Secretary for his remarks and memories of Ann Widdecombe and for his questions. He asked about the new information that has come to light and the progress…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeWith permission, Mr Speaker, I wish to make a statement about the death of Ann Widdecombe. It is with great sadness that I say those words. My thoughts today are with her family,…13 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst, the shadow Home Secretary knows that the issues in relation to Shabir Ahmed and his deportation from this country are exactly the same as those his Government faced when…13 Jul 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThat is rather desperate from the shadow Home Secretary. He knows that the position is exactly as was set out in the consultation, which was published by the Government. We…13 Jul 2026HANSARDHigh Streets Organised Crime UnitThat is precisely what this new national crackdown is designed to do. The additional money will put more officers on the street to raid dodgy shops and other premises. We are also…13 Jul 2026HANSARDDeath of Ann WiddecombeIt is important that all Members of the House are careful and calm in the way we describe other Members of this House and the work done by other Members in this House. We have to…13 Jul 2026