Debates between Harriett Baldwin and Chris Philp during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Harriett Baldwin and Chris Philp
Monday 14th December 2020

(3 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Philp Portrait Chris Philp
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I thank my hon. Friend for that question. As I said, we will be introducing legislation in the first half of next year. It will aim to be fair to people with meritorious claims, to make sure that their claims are decided quickly and they are properly looked after. For people who have no valid claim or who seek to bring repeated, vexatious claims, often at the last minute, in order to frustrate removal, we will be shutting down those avenues, which are being abused. This is to make sure the system works fairly for those who need protection, but prevents abuse.

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)
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What steps her Department is taking to tackle county lines drugs networks.

Covid-19: Support and Accommodation for Asylum Seekers

Debate between Harriett Baldwin and Chris Philp
Monday 29th June 2020

(4 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Chris Philp Portrait Chris Philp
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of course I agree that everybody should be treated with dignity and respect, including asylum seekers. On the health support package, I said earlier that it is provided by the local NHS and, in this case, also by Glasgow City Council and I know that it is doing its job effectively.

Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con)
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I associate myself with your kind works of support for everyone affected by this incident, Mr Speaker. I want to ask specifically about the number of asylum seekers in supported accommodation who are from Sudan. Will the Minister convey to his colleagues in Government the welcome for the announced pledge to support the Government of Sudan in their transition to democracy, which came through last week?

Chris Philp Portrait Chris Philp
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I know that my hon. Friend has done a great deal of work in this area. The best way to make sure that people are safe and secure is to ensure that the situation in their home countries is stable and safe—that there are democratic Governments and the economies prosper. That is ultimately the way to make sure that people are safe and secure, and this Government are committed to doing that.