Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Priti Patel and Craig Tracey

Monday 25th April 2022 Commons Chamber

[Priti Patel]

I have repeated many times the reason why we have checks and visas. I appreciate the political difference between the Government and the hon. Gentleman’s party, but we are not members of the EU; we do not have open borders. I acknowledge that he has a fundamentally different point of view when it comes to open borders and not having checks on those who come to our country but, in this case, security checks are vital.

[Craig Tracey (North Warwickshire) (Con)]

2. What steps her Department is taking to prevent small boat crossings in the Channel.