If I was in a position to make the statement today, I am sure the noble Lord appreciates that I would do so. He may be familiar with the wheels of government and with the requirement for these matters to be approved at various levels before a final statement is made. If I was in a position to make that statement, I reassure the noble Lord that I would not hesitate to make it.
Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Lord Keen of Elie
(Conservative)
in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 12 April 2016.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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