Banks: Immigration Act 2016
Lord Garel-Jones Excerpts(7 years, 2 months ago)
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Baroness Williams of Trafford
My Lords, there were three questions there, but I will deal with the last one, which was about the information not being lost. The Home Office will rigorously check the information before it goes to the banks. The noble Lord talked about vulnerable people being caught by this. It is particularly important that these checks are gone through because many people who have managed to open these sorts of bank accounts may themselves be vulnerable.
Lord Garel-Jones (Con)
My Lords, apart from the effects on immigration, has compliance with the Immigration Act produced any other positive benefits for society?
Baroness Williams of Trafford
Compliance with the Immigration Act produces a benefit for society, as many immigrants contribute very well to the economy. I count myself as an immigrant; noble Lords can make a judgment about that.