Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 20 Nov 2025 Asylum Policy
"My Lords, I say to the Minister and the Home Secretary that this set of measures is to be welcomed, but I am afraid that it does not quite go far enough. I have one specific question for the Minister on the Statement. The Home Secretary said this in the …..." Lord Murray of Blidworth - View Speech
"The Government are committed to controlling immigration and ensuring that it works in the UK’s best interests. Our immediate priority is continuing to tackle abuse in the system and prevent dangerous and illegal crossings. In the medium to long term, we will continue to strike a balance between reducing overall …..." Lord Murray of Blidworth - View Speech
"As the noble Lord rightly observes, the net migration figures estimated by the ONS this year reflect the very unusual international circumstances in which we find ourselves. Home Office statistics show that we have helped over 144,000 people from Hong Kong, 144,600 people fleeing the war in Ukraine and nearly …..." Lord Murray of Blidworth - View Speech
"It may assist my noble friend if I remind the Chamber that work visas are 82% higher than they were in 2019 and that this is in part driven by an increase in health and care visas, which make up 50% of all skilled worker visas issued. Family-related visas are …..." Lord Murray of Blidworth - View Speech
"I note what my noble friend says, but the level of provision of medical training is a matter for the Department of Health and the Department for Education...." Lord Murray of Blidworth - View Speech
"I thank the noble Lord for that question. We have indeed such a system. The points-based immigration system is designed to entice to the UK those workers who wish to come who are qualified by reason of the scheme. The asylum system exists to assist those who are claiming asylum …..." Lord Murray of Blidworth - View Speech
"I entirely agree with the noble Lord that the country benefits vastly from legal migration. Indeed, that is why we have arrangements to achieve that objective...." Lord Murray of Blidworth - View Speech