Global Migration Challenge

Debate between Priti Patel and Nick Fletcher

Tuesday 19th April 2022 Commons Chamber

[Priti Patel]

As we have as well. The hon. Lady will also be aware of the facilities that have been put in place—all the recreation, leisure, legal and accommodation facilities that UK taxpayers are paying for, the costs of which are going up and up and up.

[Nick Fletcher (Don Valley) (Con)]

Does the Home Secretary agree that no one would spend thousands of pounds to go to one country and end up in another and that this policy will be a deterrent, which will save lives and save the taxpayer money?

[Priti Patel]

My hon. Friend is a voice of common sense on this, primarily because we want that deterrent effect—there is no doubt about that—and in addition we want to go after the individuals who have been profiteering for decades and decades from the human misery of people smuggling.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Priti Patel and Nick Fletcher

Monday 23rd March 2020 Commons Chamber

[Priti Patel]

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 (Don Valley) (Con)]

2. What steps her Department has taken to ensure that law and order is upheld during the covid-19 outbreak.

[The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Priti Patel)]

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]

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]

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.