I apologise for interrupting and thank the noble Lord for giving way. Does he also accept that there are those who maintain, and I think there is force in these suggestions, that some of the reason for coming to the UK has nothing to do with the factors that he has mentioned? It is obviously the English language, which is the number one language learnt around the world. Also, although we are far from perfect in this country on race relations and integration, the atmosphere for integrating people and welcoming diversity is better in this country than in France.
Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Ludford
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 22 December 2015.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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