"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. Let me start by congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Sheffield Hallam (Olivia Blake) on securing this debate on a topic that I know is of considerable interest to her, and indeed to other Members. I am grateful …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"That quite rightly falls under any additional safeguarding issues and circumstances that apply to migrants, which can and will be taken into consideration. As I have set out, the Government are committed to driving down rough sleeping across the board. Our cross-Government strategy will help to deliver on that. Ours …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"My right hon. Friend the Home Secretary is today laying before the House a statement of changes in immigration rules.
Introduction of a visit visa requirement for Nauru
We are today introducing a visa requirement on all visitors from Nauru. This will come into force at 15:00 GMT today. Nationals …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"I thank the right hon. Member for his two questions. On the first, I completely agree that the vast majority of those who come to this country are decent people. The sweeping changes to the asylum system over the past few weeks further encourage people to integrate and contribute, and …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"I thank the hon. and learned Member for his question. We do not comment on unverified leaks.
After internal reviews, my officials have acknowledged that the interpretation of an absconder requires clearer definition in departmental policy. Work is under way to amend guidance and operational processes, so that it is …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"In public life, it is important to ensure that we are not sensationalising, or raising the temperature on such an important and divisive issue. That is precisely why the Home Secretary is looking to restore order and control to the system—so that the likes of the hon. Member for Great …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe) for securing this debate, and I am grateful to him and all other hon. Members who have participated. As we have heard, this an important issue for the Government, the public and the Home Office, which does not lie. A …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Edward. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Rushcliffe (James Naish) for securing this important debate, and I thank all Members for their considered contributions. I know this topic is of significant interest and concern to my …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"I thank the hon. Member for that good point. Safe and legal routes are part of the solution. We are not making these changes to the immigration system to please any part of the political spectrum; they are about solutions, such as safe and legal routes and harsher penalties for …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech
"I will come on to that detail shortly. To warn the hon. Lady in advance, however, we are in the consultation period.
Retaining a five-year settlement period for BNO visa holders provides certainty to Hongkongers and ensures that the UK continues to honour its historical commitments. The BNO route will …..." Mike Tapp - View Speech