Asylum Debate

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Department: Home Office
Wednesday 16th September 2015

(8 years, 7 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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The Government adopt responsible measures and have taken a responsible attitude in addressing the issue of the migration crisis across Europe. On the noble Baroness’s assessment of the Dublin convention, she is correct: that does stand.

Earl Attlee Portrait Earl Attlee (Con)
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My Lords, does the Minister remain convinced that we should keep out of the Schengen area?

Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon Portrait Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon
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Evidence suggests that that was a very sensible thing to do.