Windrush Scheme
Debate between Victoria Prentis and Sajid Javid(5 years, 10 months ago)
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Victoria Prentis (Banbury) (Con)
I remember the Macpherson report, in which I was tangentially involved, and I would say that we have come a very long way since then. With that in mind, will the Secretary of State confirm that he will give a date soon for the compensation scheme?
Sajid Javid
I can confirm that we will be saying something about the compensation scheme very shortly.
Immigration: DNA Tests
Debate between Victoria Prentis and Sajid JavidThursday 25th October 2018
(6 years, 1 month ago)
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Sajid Javid
That is another good question. I wish I could confirm whether the Home Office does or does not hold such evidence and if it does, to what extent, but I do not have answers to all the questions. When I have the answers and they have been independently looked at, I will be very happy to come back to the hon. Lady and give her a proper response.
Victoria Prentis (Banbury) (Con)
Can the Home Secretary confirm that, where there is other proof of parentage—for example, a birth certificate—a DNA test, even if provided on a voluntary basis, will not be requested?
Amesbury Incident
Debate between Victoria Prentis and Sajid Javid(6 years, 5 months ago)
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Sajid Javid
I very much agree with the right hon. Gentleman. Having that unity among freedom-loving nations is very important in the face of this type of incident. There are a number of important multilateral events coming up: the western Balkans summit, the NATO summit and the visit to the UK by the President of America. Those are all fresh opportunities to build on that solidarity.
Victoria Prentis (Banbury) (Con)
When does the Home Secretary expect the police to be able to update the public?
Sajid Javid
I understand that people will want to hear from the police investigation as soon as possible, but from what I heard from the police in the briefing I received this morning, it will take some time. We need to give them that time, but I assure my hon. Friend that as we get more information we will bring it to this House immediately.