EU Exit Negotiations Debate

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Wera Hobhouse

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International Investment

EU Exit Negotiations

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Tuesday 17th October 2017

(7 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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On this occasion, it is youth before seniority.

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Wera Hobhouse Portrait Wera Hobhouse
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. The Secretary of State has said in his statement that we have made further progress on certainties for EU citizens in this country. May I tell him what creates great uncertainty for people? Those EU nationals who have lived here for many years and now want to apply for British passports are being delayed because they have to apply for settled status first. Can he explain why those citizens cannot apply for British citizenship straight away, rather than being delayed, which causes yet more uncertainty?

David Davis Portrait Mr Davis
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I must say, with respect to the hon. Lady, that that is news to me. If she sends the individual case to me, I will take it up with the Home Office for her.

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