Debates between Lord Sharma and Jonathan Edwards during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Mon 14th Jan 2019

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Debate between Lord Sharma and Jonathan Edwards
Monday 14th January 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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As the hon. Lady will know, we already have a set of exemptions in the policy. We recently announced two further exemptions, but the overall policy was tested in the courts last year and was found to be sound.

Jonathan Edwards Portrait Jonathan Edwards (Carmarthen East and Dinefwr) (PC)
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When will the British Government extend the much-needed transitional protection to people who are migrating naturally through a change of circumstance?

Lord Sharma Portrait Alok Sharma
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The best way the hon. Gentleman can make sure we provide support through transitional protection for those who migrate is by supporting the regulations when we vote on them under the affirmative procedure.