Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to prevent migrants from illegally crossing the English Channel.
Answered by Suella Braverman
Small boats crossings perpetuated by evil people-smuggling gangs are illegal, life-threatening, and unnecessary.
New legislation will make it crystal clear that if you enter this country illegally you will not be allowed to stay and will instead be detained and promptly removed.
I am clear that the British public want us to stop the boats, and I call on Honourable Members opposite to back our proposals, instead of siding with criminal people smuggling gangs.
Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Question to the Home Office:
What plans she has for the UK’s future immigration system.
Answered by Brandon Lewis
Our vision is for a truly global nation – where we welcome the brightest and best.
We have been clear that we will introduce an Australian style points-based system, where it is the skills, talent and contribution people bring to the UK that matters – not where they come from.
That is why we have commissioned the independent Migration Advisory Committee as the first step in creating our new and fair immigration system.
Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)
Question to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the term of office of the current Chief Scientific Adviser to her Department ends; and what the timescale will be for filling that vacancy when it arises.
Answered by Sarah Newton
The Home Office is in the process of recruiting a new Chief Scientific Advisor at the moment. A suitable candidate will be appointed as soon as is practicable. As with any recruitment process the timescale for filling the vacancy is dependent upon attracting and selecting a suitable candidate, notice periods, and completion of pre-employment and security checks.