On the subject of correction, may I correct myself? I was seeking to convey to the House not that such people were refugees or asylum seekers, but that they had been driven from Sri Lanka against their will, often because of discrimination, persecution or violence, and many of them would prefer to have lived their entire lives in Sri Lanka, rather than being here.
On another subject, is the right hon. Gentleman convinced—
Sri Lanka
Proceeding contribution from
Peter Luff
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 2 May 2007.
It occurred during Adjournment debate on Sri Lanka.
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