Immigration Rules and Border Security

Alistair Carmichael Excerpts

Tuesday 20th February 2024 Commons Chamber

[Tom Pursglove]

My hon. Friend speaks with real passion and I know that people in Ipswich feel very strongly about this issue. That is why, as a Government, we have a credible plan to bring the numbers down. We believe the inflows will be reduced by 300,000, taking into account the changes we are delivering, relative to the year prior. On his request on what we can do to report around that and provide information about the progress we are making, that is something I am considering.

[Mr Alistair Carmichael (Orkney and Shetland) (LD)]

So, when does the Minister expect the next independent chief inspector of borders and immigration to take up the post?

[Tom Pursglove]

We will follow the proper process to make an appointment.