The minister's response was not included in the given text. The debate ended abruptly with Madam Deputy Speaker questioning whether Rupert Lowe had finished speaking, and no Minister responded to address the points raised by the lead MP. The Government is determined to tackle illegal migration and ensure that anyone who comes to this country illegally does not expect to stay. Removals have increased by 23% since July 2024 with almost 50,000 people returned. Deportations of foreign criminals have also significantly increased. The Home Office has ramped up enforcement activity against criminal gangs and illegal working, resulting in record-breaking levels of visits and arrests. The Minister acknowledged the significant challenges inherited from previous administrations and highlighted efforts to close asylum hotels by the end of this Parliament. He emphasised that while costs are a concern, restoring control over the asylum system is paramount. The UK-France agreement has strengthened the ability to return individuals to France. Regarding absconders, the Minister explained that an individual granted immigration bail may be required to reside at a specified address and report regularly. If someone fails to comply, efforts will be made to re-establish contact using various methods including visits from enforcement teams and electronic tracking devices. The Home Office works with police and other agencies to locate individuals who abscond. The Minister also addressed the accuracy of figures provided by the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth, stating that unverified leaks would not be commented upon. He acknowledged the need for clearer definitions in departmental policy regarding the status of absconder markers. On published figures, the Minister noted that the Government is unable to provide a current number of illegal migrants whose whereabouts are unknown due to lack of robust data from operational databases.