Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Home Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Andrew Jones Excerpts
Monday 6th February 2012

(12 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Baroness May of Maidenhead Portrait Mrs May
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My hon. Friend makes a valid point about the attitude that is being taken by the Opposition. It is difficult to hear the shadow Minister say anything about immigration. My hon. Friend will also know that we are looking at all aspects of our immigration policy and keep them under review as we continue to move towards our commitment to bring net migration down to the tens of thousands.

Andrew Jones Portrait Andrew Jones (Harrogate and Knaresborough) (Con)
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Last week, North Yorkshire police announced a future Harrogate town centre co-location with Harrogate borough council to save costs. Is the Minister pleased to see such partnership initiatives and such cross-party support for saving money?

Lord Herbert of South Downs Portrait Nick Herbert
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that example. It is a good one that shows that police forces can collaborate not just with each other, as they are doing increasingly, but also with other services to provide a better service and to save money.