Debates between Lord Harrington of Watford and Maria Caulfield during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Lord Harrington of Watford and Maria Caulfield
Monday 13th June 2016

(8 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Harrington of Watford Portrait Richard Harrington
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As I explained to the right hon. Lady, I think the number will be increasing significantly in the future. The most significant thing is the speed this takes once a child claims asylum; it takes a short period— in many cases, it is two weeks—and I am hoping to improve on that.

Maria Caulfield Portrait Maria Caulfield (Lewes) (Con)
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8. What steps she is taking to ensure the security of the UK border at Newhaven port.