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03 November 2020
Lead MP
Jeremy Corbyn
Islington North
Ind
Responding Minister
Rachel Maclean
Tags
Asylum & RefugeesTransportClimateForeign Affairs
Word Count: 3060
Other Contributors: 0
At a Glance
Jeremy Corbyn raised concerns about unknown in Westminster Hall. A government minister responded.
Key Requests to Government:
I ask the government to provide more aid for refugee camps and organisations that are helping them, and to reflect on the Windrush scandal when dealing with refugees. The government should also ensure that vulnerable people receive basic shelter and acceptable living conditions.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
I am concerned about the plight of refugees around the world, including the Rohingya crisis. There are currently 65 million people who are either refugees or internally displaced persons, which is a record high number in history. The situation is worsening due to global inequality and climate change, particularly affecting regions like Mali, Burkina Faso, Venezuela, Lebanon, Syria, Libya, South Sudan, Palestine, Colombia, and north Africa. I am also worried about the conditions in refugee camps and the treatment of asylum seekers, such as those housed in Army barracks in west Wales.
Government Response
Rachel Maclean
Government Response
The Department has provided over £7.1 billion in local highways maintenance funding between 2015 and 2021, with Stoke-on-Trent City Council receiving over £500 million through the transport infrastructure investment fund for highway maintenance this financial year. The current funding formula allocates 82.42% to roads based on road length and condition does not affect the network's maintenance. A Roads have higher funding allocations than minor roads due to their traffic volume. Manchester City Council receives more funding because of its larger number of A and minor roads compared to Stoke-on-Trent.
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About Westminster Hall Debates
Westminster Hall debates are a chance for MPs to raise important issues affecting their constituents and get a response from a government minister. Unlike Prime Minister's Questions, these debates are more in-depth and collaborative. The MP who secured the debate speaks first, other MPs can contribute, and a minister responds with the government's position.