Debates between Lindsay Hoyle and Stuart C McDonald during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Refugee Family Reunion

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Stuart C McDonald
Thursday 20th June 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Deputy Speaker (Sir Lindsay Hoyle)
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That is also subject to the Chair’s agreement.

Stuart C McDonald Portrait Stuart C. McDonald
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I certainly do not doubt their ability to do that, Mr Deputy Speaker. In conclusion, the continued blocking of this Bill is disrespectful to Parliament, but more importantly it is disrespectful and damaging to our refugee community. A fitting conclusion to Refugee Week would be for the Government to listen and to reunite more families, which is exactly the instruction that Parliament has given.