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Debate between Peter Aldous and James Cleverly
Monday 27th November 2023

(12 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Cleverly Portrait James Cleverly
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My right hon. Friend makes an incredibly important point, although I do not want to prejudge the content of the Bill. I listened carefully to his points, and he and the rest of the House should understand that we will do everything we can to ensure that we break the business model of the evil people smugglers he highlights and drive down the small-boat arrivals. He is absolutely right that the deterrent effect of the Rwanda scheme is a key element of that multi-strand approach.

Peter Aldous Portrait Peter Aldous (Waveney) (Con)
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12. What progress his Department has made on reviewing the police funding formula.