Immigration Policy Debate

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Department: Home Office

Immigration Policy

Adnan Hussain Excerpts
Monday 9th March 2026

(1 day, 10 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Alex Norris Portrait Alex Norris
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Whether it is with me or the Minister for Migration and Citizenship, I will ensure that a meeting on fisheries takes place.

Adnan Hussain Portrait Mr Adnan Hussain (Blackburn) (Ind)
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My constituents are deeply alarmed that retrospective changes to ILR could leave long-term residents living in fear of deportation. Does the Minister accept that leaving families across this country in a state of profound uncertainty risks undermining the very sense of security and fairness that our immigration system is supposed to uphold?

Alex Norris Portrait Alex Norris
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I cannot accept that. The hon. Gentleman will have seen that we were very clear in our settlement consultation that coming here, working hard, contributing, paying taxes, learning the language, taking part in the community and not committing crimes will get someone the best route to settlement. I think that gives people the security they need.