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Debate between Gareth Johnson and James Brokenshire(7 years, 4 months ago)
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James Brokenshire
We want to maintain the common travel area, which has served us so well over so many decades. Equally, we want to work with the Irish Government to ensure that the external border is upheld and strengthened. That remains our focus.
Gareth Johnson (Dartford) (Con)
6. What steps he is taking to ensure that there is no hard border with the Republic of Ireland after the UK leaves the EU.
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Debate between Gareth Johnson and James Brokenshire(8 years, 7 months ago)
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James Brokenshire
The hon. Gentleman has raised that issue with me previously, and I am happy to continue to discuss it with him and with the all-party group. Clearly, agency and other mechanisms are available, but we will continue to ensure that we have a high-quality visa service.
Gareth Johnson (Dartford) (Con)
T9. It is right for the police to be given more powers in relation to the use of Tasers, stop-and-search and the Investigatory Powers Bill, but with greater powers should surely come greater responsibility. Therefore, will the Home Secretary confirm to the House that proper safeguards will remain in place to ensure that the police continue to have the support of the general public?