Debates between Caroline Nokes and James Brokenshire during the 2015-2017 Parliament

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Debate between Caroline Nokes and James Brokenshire
Monday 11th April 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Caroline Nokes Portrait Caroline Nokes (Romsey and Southampton North) (Con)
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T7. What success have the Government had in recent months in deporting overstayers who have been working here illegally?

James Brokenshire Portrait James Brokenshire
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I underline the important work in confronting crimes linked to those working illegally. In 2015, more than 38,000 people were removed or deported from the UK, including a 28% increase in voluntary returns. That highlights the fact that people realise that it is so much tougher to get work here.