Windrush Day 2020

Karl McCartney Excerpts
Tuesday 23rd June 2020

(4 years, 4 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Steve Baker Portrait Mr Steve Baker
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I am very grateful for what the Minister has said. There was a fantastic virtual celebration in High Wycombe over the weekend, and I was absolutely delighted to join it. I put on record how very proud I am of the Windrush generation in High Wycombe and their descendants. They make a fantastic contribution to our community and my eyes have really been opened to how people do still face racism in their lives. I am very glad that the Government are taking steps to implement the Lammy review, but, of course, there is much more that we all need to do.

Luke Hall Portrait Luke Hall
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I give way to my hon. Friend.

Karl McCartney Portrait Karl MᶜCartney
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I thank the Minister for giving way, given the shortness of time. The hon. Member for Dulwich and West Norwood (Helen Hayes) did well to secure the debate and gave a very moving speech. I am sure that like me, she is waiting for some timescales for when the cases will be dealt with, and I hope the Minister will address that shortly.