Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Home Office

Oral Answers to Questions

John Howell Excerpts
Monday 5th December 2016

(7 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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I understand the hon. Gentleman’s motive in making this point. However, I would respectfully say to him that that could have a very detrimental effect in terms of a pull factor, with children coming to this country—potentially being sent or indeed trafficked to this country—in order to have their parents brought over; so no, we will not be looking at it again.

John Howell Portrait John Howell (Henley) (Con)
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16. How is the Modern Slavery Act 2015 going to affect the burden that is put on local authorities?

Amber Rudd Portrait Amber Rudd
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On the burden put on local authorities, one of the elements to which I refer them is the controlling migration fund—a new source of funds that I hope they will be able to access to support unaccompanied minors. On the Modern Slavery Act, I will have to get back to my hon. Friend.