The hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. While I was listening to Yohannes’ story on Wednesday, I was certain that I would not have had the motivation at age 19, or probably at any age, to cross the Sahara over four weeks, on two different forms of transport, and then to cross the Mediterranean in uncertain circumstances. That was his first time on a boat. I can recall my first time on a boat, and it was certainly not a pleasant experience.
Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Angus Brendan MacNeil
(Scottish National Party)
in the House of Commons on Friday, 16 March 2018.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Refugees (Family Reunion) (No.2) Bill.
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