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HANSARDImmigration DetentionMy Lords, the Joint Committee’s report recommends that initial detention decisions be reviewed by a judge within 72 hours. Can the Minister explain why the usual standards of…03 Apr 2019HANSARDImmigration, Nationality and Asylum (EU Exit) Regulations 2019My Lords, it is striking how small a part asylum and resettlement have played in the conversation about a post-Brexit immigration system. Assuming—and praying—that we do not leave…18 Mar 2019HANSARDUniversal Credit: Free School MealsMy Lords, the two-child limit means that welfare reforms weigh particularly heavily on families with three or more children. What assessment have the Government made of the…21 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration ProceduresMy Lords, I too thank the noble Lord for securing this debate, and need to declare my own interest, as laid out in the register, as a trustee of Reset. Given the velocity with…14 Feb 2019HANSARDImmigration ProceduresCan the Minister confirm that she will write to me on my question about bishops visiting this country?14 Feb 2019HANSARDUK Shared Prosperity FundMy Lords, will the Minister confirm that in the consultation, local community organisations will be assured that they can access the new fund so that local issues really do rise…04 Feb 2019HANSARDUniversal CreditMy Lords, I thank the Minister for the time that she has given to a number of us. The session that we had at the DWP was very informative and helpful, and I thank her for it.…08 Jan 2019HANSARDMigrant CrossingsMy Lords, on a slightly different tack, given that those seeking asylum seem to be mainly Iranians, and the number of Iranians seeking asylum in the past two years has been…07 Jan 2019