Immigration: Public Services Debate

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Department: Home Office

Immigration: Public Services

Baroness Stowell of Beeston Excerpts
Tuesday 10th May 2016

(8 years, 6 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Baroness Stowell of Beeston Portrait The Lord Privy Seal (Baroness Stowell of Beeston) (Con)
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My Lords, it is the turn of the Cross Benches, but I suggest that it be a Member who has not yet asked a question today.

Baroness Afshar Portrait Baroness Afshar
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My Lords, as an Iranian born citizen, I must say that not all of us are a drain on the economy. I remind the House that the National Health Service would not run if it were not for people from abroad with high qualifications who are willing to work in it and help the economy. It is important to recognise the contribution they make, because the caring services and the NHS would not function without it.