Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Christine Jardine and Seema Malhotra

Monday 31st March 2025 Commons Chamber

[Seema Malhotra]

I thank the hon. Member for his question. He will know that we explained when making the changes that each citizenship application will continue to be considered on a case-by-case basis, and that the Secretary of State may choose to apply discretion to grant citizenship on an exceptional basis where there has been particularly exceptional or mitigating circumstances, such as modern slavery.

[Christine Jardine (Edinburgh West) (LD)]

14. What steps she is taking to help tackle people smuggling.