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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Removal of Failed Asylum Seekers

Monday 17 January 2022 · 4 questions

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Answered 1 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Laurence Robertson asked about progress in removing failed asylum seekers and was told a new plan aims to speed up their removal.
  • The Minister emphasized the need for a fair but firm system and mentioned the Nationality and Borders Bill to address return issues.
  • Peter Bone inquired about distinguishing genuine victims of human trafficking from asylum seekers and was assured that quicker removals of bogus asylum seekers would help genuine victims.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Laurence Robertson Con
Immigration Asylum & Refugees
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Question

What progress has been made on removing failed asylum seekers from the UK; and if a statement will be made.

Answer from Tom Pursglove

Our new plan for immigration will overhaul our asylum system and speed up the removal of failed asylum seekers. The Bill introduces measures to prevent repeated last-minute, meritless claims designed to frustrate proper removal.

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Q2 Laurence Robertson Con
Asylum & Refugees
Context

The country has a history of accepting refugees fairly.

Question

Does the Minister agree that to retain confidence in our system and avoid it being a draw for dangerous journeys, cases must be considered quickly, and those with no right or need should be removed promptly?

Answer from Tom Pursglove

My hon. Friend highlights the need for a fair but firm system. We address return issues through the Nationality and Borders Bill, securing more returns agreements like with India and Albania.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific ask on quick case processing was not directly addressed, only agreement on principle

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Q3 Feryal Clark Lab Enfield North
Immigration
Context

Hundreds of residents in Enfield North face delays in renewing their visas, causing difficulties with business and residential contracts.

Question

What assurances can the Minister give to constituents whose lives are at a standstill due to 14-month visa renewal delays that these timings will be reduced?

Answer from Tom Pursglove

Ministers in the Home Office aim to assist with such matters wherever possible. Specific cases can be provided to address their concerns.

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Not addressed: Specific ask for assurances on reducing timings was not directly addressed, only willingness to look at specifics

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Q4 Peter Bone Con
Asylum & Refugees
Context

Genuine victims of human trafficking are sometimes lumped together with asylum seekers.

Question

Does the Minister agree that genuine victims of human trafficking should not be lumped together with asylum seekers and that quicker removals of bogus asylum seekers would help genuine victims?

Answer from Tom Pursglove

The Nationality and Borders Bill focuses on returning those with no right to be here while ensuring genuine victims get support as quickly as possible.

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Not addressed: Specific ask for agreement was not directly addressed, only statement of focus in the bill

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