Debates between Gagan Mohindra and Andrew Bridgen during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Public Order Bill (Second sitting)

Debate between Gagan Mohindra and Andrew Bridgen
Andrew Bridgen Portrait Andrew Bridgen
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Q Steve, given Government policy regarding removals to Rwanda, do you see an increased risk to airports?

Steve Griffiths: Obviously, the Home Office determines those deportation-type flights and works with all of the UK airports. There is no doubt that that will become more public and more prevalent, and it does heighten the potential risk to us as an airport as well.

Gagan Mohindra Portrait Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (Con)
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Q I put it on the record that I am a former Essex county councillor, since Essex has been referred to a couple of times now. My first question is about the international picture. Do other countries have this issue, and how are they combating it? Do our police have the necessary tools in place when compared with international comparators?

Steve Griffiths: Certainly from my perspective, I do not feel qualified to answer that question, unfortunately.

Public Order Bill (Second sitting)

Debate between Gagan Mohindra and Andrew Bridgen
Thursday 9th June 2022

(2 years, 5 months ago)

Public Bill Committees
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Andrew Bridgen Portrait Andrew Bridgen
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Q Steve, given Government policy regarding removals to Rwanda, do you see an increased risk to airports?

Steve Griffiths: Obviously, the Home Office determines those deportation-type flights and works with all of the UK airports. There is no doubt that that will become more public and more prevalent, and it does heighten the potential risk to us as an airport as well.

Gagan Mohindra Portrait Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (Con)
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Q I put it on the record that I am a former Essex county councillor, since Essex has been referred to a couple of times now. My first question is about the international picture. Do other countries have this issue, and how are they combating it? Do our police have the necessary tools in place when compared with international comparators?

Steve Griffiths: Certainly from my perspective, I do not feel qualified to answer that question, unfortunately.