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Debate between Angela Eagle and Abtisam Mohamed
Monday 25th November 2024

(4 weeks, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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Angela Eagle Portrait Dame Angela Eagle
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We are trying to co-operate much more with local authorities so that we can deal with these issues, but ultimately the way to deal with them is to get the backlog down and get people out of high-price accommodation so that we can integrate them if they are granted asylum.

Abtisam Mohamed Portrait Abtisam Mohamed (Sheffield Central) (Lab)
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T7. I have met a number of British-Palestinian families who are trying to reunite with their families in Gaza. Part of the entry clearance process requires the undertaking of biometrics. There is no visa centre in Gaza, and they are unable to leave owing to the closure of the Rafah crossing. Will the Home Secretary, or the Minister, please indicate whether they are willing to introduce a temporary waiver for biometrics so that people can complete the entry clearance process?