Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Oral Answers to Questions

David Rutley Excerpts
Monday 11th January 2016

(8 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mike Penning Portrait Mike Penning
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I think we all understand what a fantastic job the police do in the 43 forces in England and Wales. For many years, they have done jobs that are not part of their front-line job, particularly around mental health. That is why the triage of mental health and mental health professionals in custody suites and elsewhere is a really important step forward. I fully accept what the hon. Lady says and that we need to do more.

David Rutley Portrait David Rutley (Macclesfield) (Con)
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Further to earlier questions on the important issue of illegal immigration, will my right hon. Friend tell us what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the Immigration Act 2014 in tackling this critical issue?