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Immigration Bill

Proceeding contribution from Stephen Doughty (Labour) in the House of Commons on Monday, 25 April 2016. It occurred during Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.

The Minister specifically mentions the horrific events in the Mediterranean last week. I have heard from a number of constituents who, through their family connections, knew of people fleeing. He mentioned Syria, but people are fleeing not just Syria but conflicts all across the horn of Africa and elsewhere. I have heard some absolutely harrowing stories from those who have survived those terrible crossings—people trying to travel from Alexandria being abused by people traffickers. Does he not agree that, when children survive such horrific tragedies, we need to do our bit in taking some of them here for protection in this country?

7 pm

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
608 c1197 
Session
2015-16
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
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