Rob Lawrie

Baroness Masham of Ilton Excerpts

Tuesday 17th November 2015 Lords Chamber

[The Earl of Courtown (Con)]

My Lords, the noble Lord raises an incredibly important point. I am sure that the thought of all these children who have gone missing is quite appalling to all noble Lords. The noble Lord also refers to the Save the Children proposals. We looked very seriously at them but major international organisations, such as UNHCR, advised caution on relocating unaccompanied children. This is why the Dublin Regulations are so important in relation to the children who have come into Europe. It is important that we register and give identities to these children who find themselves on our shores.

[Baroness Masham of Ilton (CB)]

My Lords, has the child been reunited with her family?

[The Earl of Courtown]

My Lords, as I understand the situation, the child’s father is in Calais. However, I cannot give any more information at the moment, so I will write to the noble Baroness.