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Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill

Not in the context of this Bill, I say very strongly. Let me say in gentler terms that the hon. Gentleman’s membership of the Joint Committee makes him no more an expert in human rights than membership of the House makes anyone a parliamentarian. That takes work—[Interruption.] I cheerfully strike for that position myself; it is not something that happens automatically when one walks through the Door. On the matter of family visits, much of it is not covered, but the hon. Member for Oxford, West and Abingdon made a point about spouses. He will know, as he takes an interest in these matters, that I have just issued immigration rules that speak to the Civil Partnership Act 2004. There is a new category of civil partner now reflected in those immigration rules. We are looking into how best to fit it in on a family basis. I am sorry, Mr. Deputy Speaker, that it has been rather a rush through a very difficult area—
Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
439 c1014 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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