Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Andrew Western and Michael Tomlinson

Monday 15th April 2024 Commons Chamber

[Michael Tomlinson]

The fact of the matter is that nearly 18,000 foreign national offenders were returned between January 2019 and December 2023. The fact of the matter is that Opposition Members, including the leader of the Labour party, have campaigned to prevent the deportation of foreign criminals, while Government Members welcome an increase of 74%, with an average of 500 people being removed every single week.

[Andrew Western (Stretford and Urmston) (Lab)]

5. What recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of neighbourhood policing levels.