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Debate between Tom Blenkinsop and Mark Harper
Monday 7th January 2013
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Mr Harper
The income limit that we set for spouses wishing to bring their family members into this country is based on evidence that the Migration Advisory Committee put forward, having looked at the level at which people were largely not able to claim income-related benefits. As I said, the premise is very simple: if someone wants to bring their family to the UK, they can, but they are expected to support them rather than expecting the taxpayer to do so. That seems perfectly reasonable.
Tom Blenkinsop (Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland) (Lab)
8. What steps the Government are taking to tackle antisocial behaviour.