I thank the Minister for giving way. The Rwanda plan will not work as the deterrent that Ministers claim it will, not least because it will only account for less than 1% of all those seeking to cross the channel irregularly. Where is the plan for the other 99%? Will the Minister concede that instead of fixing their broken asylum system, the Conservatives have spent an eye-watering £5.4 billion on this, including over £4 billion on asylum hotels and accommodation? That is what is at the crux of the matter, and that is what they need to resolve.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 18 March 2024.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill.
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