Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Angela Eagle and Jayne Kirkham

Monday 2nd June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Dame Angela Eagle]

Anyone who is in a hotel is someone who has claimed asylum, and whose asylum claim is pending. They are not necessarily illegal immigrants at all, and the hon. Lady should make that position clear.

[Jayne Kirkham (Truro and Falmouth) (Lab/Co-op)]

Last year, Dr Mohammed Mohsen was offered a position in the acute medicine department at Royal Cornwall hospital in my constituency. He was due to start that role last year, but due to the ongoing conflict and travel restrictions in Gaza, he has been unable to travel to the UK. Would the Minister meet me to consider his case, as he requires urgent assistance?