Patrick Grady
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(1 year, 11 months ago)
Commons Chamber James Cleverly
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            James Cleverly 
        
    
        
    
        We are focused on delivering for the British people and delivering quickly. As I say, we have always had a multi-strand approach, and we will make sure that the domestic legislative framework is fit for purpose and that we can deliver on our commitment to stopping the boats.
 Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) (SNP)
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            Patrick Grady (Glasgow North) (SNP) 
        
    
        
    
        When and how will the Home Secretary know that his treaties and legislative changes are giving the Court the certainty that it demands? Will he proactively go to the Court for a fresh ruling, or will he wait for third-party challenges and for the litigation merry-go-round to continue?
 James Cleverly
        
    
    
    
    
    
        
        
        
            James Cleverly 
        
    
        
    
        I am not going to set out all the plans for how we will put this in place. We have already started the process for turning the MOU into a treaty. We are focused on addressing the specific issues raised by their lordships.