Illegal Migration Act: Northern Ireland Debate

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Department: Home Office

Illegal Migration Act: Northern Ireland

Lord Morrow Excerpts
Wednesday 15th May 2024

(4 months, 2 weeks ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Morrow Portrait Lord Morrow (DUP)
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My Lords, during the passage of the Rwanda Bill, my party flagged up these concerns. Of course, we were told that we were wrong. It now transpires that we were right. Surely the quick and efficient way to satisfactorily resolve this issue is an urgent but short piece of legislation that asserts without doubt that we control our own borders. Does the Minister agree?

Lord Sharpe of Epsom Portrait Lord Sharpe of Epsom (Con)
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The noble Lord makes an interesting point but, as I say, the first step in this process is to appeal the judgment. I am sure that all other considerations will then be taken as to what might happen in the future.