Debates between Lord Marlesford and Baroness Barran during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Syria: UK Nationals

Debate between Lord Marlesford and Baroness Barran
Monday 18th February 2019

(5 years, 9 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran
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I thank my noble friend for repeating the question. I know no more than is in the newspapers. It would appear that the child has a British mother and a Dutch father, but I know no more than that.

Lord Marlesford Portrait Lord Marlesford (Con)
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My Lords, will the Minister assure us that this Government will never divert the all too limited resources that are available for giving refuge to the innocent, to giving facilities for enemies of this country to enter or return to this country?

Baroness Barran Portrait Baroness Barran
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I can only repeat that obviously the security of our citizens remains our pre-eminent concern, and hope I can reassure the noble Lord on his concerns.