Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice

Oral Answers to Questions

Jim Cunningham Excerpts
Tuesday 5th June 2018

(6 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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I very much agree. Indeed, that is a point we make strongly in our education and employment strategy. Release on temporary licence can help get people into work when they leave prison. If they are in work, they are less likely to reoffend, and that can bring down crime.

Jim Cunningham Portrait Mr Jim Cunningham (Coventry South) (Lab)
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T9. What assessment have the Secretary of State and the Home Secretary made of the adequacy of the new process for EU citizens who are residents in the UK to apply for settled status?

David Gauke Portrait Mr Gauke
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That is a matter for the Home Office, but I am assured that the Home Office believes that the system can deliver what we need for the country.