Does the right hon. Gentleman agree that, while we clearly want an efficient, fair immigration system which commands support, there is a danger of a downward spiral of anti-immigrant rhetoric which will not help anyone, and is in denial of the huge contribution that immigrants have made to this country over the years?
Debate on the Address
Proceeding contribution from
Diane Abbott
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 8 May 2013.
It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Debate on the Address.
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