Debates between Stephen Doughty and Desmond Swayne during the 2024 Parliament

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St Helena: UK Immigration

Debate between Stephen Doughty and Desmond Swayne
Monday 21st October 2024

(2 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stephen Doughty Portrait Stephen Doughty
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I do not agree with the right hon. Gentleman’s characterisation of St Helena. It is a wonderful place with wonderful people, and its Government have voluntarily entered this agreement. It is obviously a much more suitable place, were people theoretically to arrive, than BIOT, which is not suitable. I am very confident that all our processes comply with international law.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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The opportunities available to any migrant are vastly greater in Rwanda, aren’t they?

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