Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Home Office

Oral Answers to Questions

Nick Fletcher Excerpts
Monday 23rd March 2020

(4 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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My hon. Friend asks an important question and makes a very important point about the vulnerable persons relocation scheme He will know, as will all Members, that our ODA budget is used exactly for that purpose, and the Government have a proud and considerable record of achievement when it comes to the vulnerable persons resettlement scheme.

Nick Fletcher Portrait Nick Fletcher (Don Valley) (Con)
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2. What steps her Department has taken to ensure that law and order is upheld during the covid-19 outbreak.

Priti Patel Portrait The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel)
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I know that, at this particular time of emergency, the public are incredibly anxious about the provision that is in place. However, I can assure my hon. Friend that my priority as Home Secretary is to ensure that the British people are kept safe, and of course that means working with our law enforcement agencies throughout this outbreak of covid-19.

Nick Fletcher Portrait Nick Fletcher
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Is my right hon. Friend as confident as I am that the police will have the full support of the British public during this difficult time?

Priti Patel Portrait Priti Patel
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My hon. Friend asks an important question, and he is right. The police are doing an excellent job when it comes to providing public confidence, as well as protecting the public. This is an incredibly challenging time for our entire country, but also for everyone who works in our emergency services and our public sector. I am here to back the police and make sure that we provide them with the resources and support that they need.