Asylum Seekers: Accommodation Debate

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Department: Home Office

Asylum Seekers: Accommodation

Lord Singh of Wimbledon Excerpts
Tuesday 15th November 2022

(2 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Singh of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Singh of Wimbledon (CB)
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My Lords, does the Minister agree that asylum seekers are not alien invaders to these shores but innocent people who are the victims of horrendous conflict in different parts of the world, such as the Middle East, Afghanistan, Ukraine and so many other places? Does he agree that it is only right that we extend hospitality to them?

Lord Murray of Blidworth Portrait Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)
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I agree with part of what the noble Lord says. Obviously, it is important that all those who come to seek asylum in the UK have the opportunity to have their applications considered, and that all those who are genuine asylum seekers are of course afforded all that this country can offer by way of protection. In that sense, I agree with the noble Lord.