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(7 years, 3 months ago)
Ministerial Corrections(7 years, 3 months ago)
Ministerial CorrectionsWe consulted local authorities, which is what we said we would do when the legislation was in front of the House. That is what has led to the figure of 480, and the FOI request he is talking about does not consider what local authorities can provide. It is about the 0.7% threshold, which is an entirely different calculation, so perhaps he should go away and look further at that.
[Official Report, 19 July 2017, Vol. 627, c. 856.]
Letter of correction from Brandon Lewis:
An error has been identified in the response given to the hon. Member for Westmorland and Lonsdale (Tim Farron) during proceedings on an urgent question about the implementation of section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016.
The correct response should have been:
We consulted local authorities, which is what we said we would do when the legislation was in front of the House. That is what has led to the figure of 480, and the FOI request he is talking about does not consider what local authorities can provide. It is about the 0.07% threshold, which is an entirely different calculation, so perhaps he should go away and look further at that.
The following is an extract from proceedings on an urgent question about the implementation of section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016 on 19 July 2017.
My right hon. Friend, with his experience, is absolutely right: we must ensure that we do not create a pull factor. It must be remembered that under our schemes we have already brought over some 7,000 children from the region.
[Official Report, 19 July 2017, Vol. 627, c. 856.]
Letter of correction from Brandon Lewis:
An error has been identified in the response given to my right hon. Friend the Member for Forest of Dean (Mr Harper) during proceedings on an urgent question about the implementation of section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016.
The correct response should have been:
My right hon. Friend, with his experience, is absolutely right: we must ensure that we do not create a pull factor. It must be remembered that under our schemes we have already brought over some 7,000 children and families from the region.
The following is an extract from proceedings on an urgent question about the implementation of section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016 on 19 July 2017.
Transfers have been happening, and we are determined to deliver on exactly what we set out. We will continue to do so—it is part of the 23,000 people, and it should be remembered that we have brought over 7,000 children already.
[Official Report, 19 July 2017, Vol. 627, c. 858.]
Letter of correction from Brandon Lewis:
An error has been identified in the response given to the hon. and learned Member for Edinburgh South West (Joanna Cherry) during proceedings on an urgent question about the implementation of section 67 of the Immigration Act 2016.
The correct response should have been:
Transfers have been happening, and we are determined to deliver on exactly what we set out. We will continue to do so—it is part of the 23,000 people, and it should be remembered that we have brought over 7,000 children and families already.
(7 years, 3 months ago)
Ministerial CorrectionsThe police continue to list 80 people as either dead or missing and presumed dead. Thirty-nine victims have so far been formally identified, with 39 inquests opened by the coroner and adjourned pending the public inquiry and the police investigation.
[Official Report, 20 July 2017, Vol. 627, c. 1021.]
Letter of correction from Sajid Javid:
An error has been identified in my statement on Grenfell Tower.
The correct response should have been:
The police continue to list 80 people as either dead or missing and presumed dead. As of 20 July, 39 victims have so far been formally identified, with 38 inquests opened by the coroner and adjourned pending the public inquiry and the police investigation.