Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill

I again thank the Minister for her explanation. We shall certainly return to this matter on Report. I shall leave her with one little thought, on which she may wish to reflect. During the crisis of the Ugandan Asians, a large number of people were expelled and great confusion arose over Britain’s responsibility to take them. It refused to accept people who were later found flying from one country to another and staying in transit lounges until Britain finally accepted responsibility for them. I would like the Government to look carefully at what precisely happened. We refused to accept the citizenship of British overseas citizens and expected other countries of origin to take them in. Those countries did not take those people in and, finally, they ended up here. A similar confusion will arise in this case. Considerable thought is required. I know that quoting articles and sections of previous Acts is boring and not conducive to a good discussion, but—to put my cards on the table now—the discussion on Report should be much more constructive. At that stage, perhaps we can determine our position.