Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Jul 2018
Non-EEA Visas: Inshore Fishing
"The hon. Gentleman has touched on this point, but it is worth re-emphasising. These migrant workers are just that—they are not looking to come to the UK and settle. They want to go home to their families back in the Philippines, Sri Lanka and Ghana, and we must make that …..."David Duguid - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Tue 17 Jul 2018
Non-EEA Visas: Inshore Fishing
"It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Betts. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Moray (Douglas Ross) on securing the debate. I recognise many of his concerns, as well as those of other right hon. and hon. Members, and they are shared by fishermen in …..."David Duguid - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 16 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions
"Tomorrow, my hon. Friend the Member for Moray (Douglas Ross) will lead a debate in Westminster Hall on labour shortages in the inshore fishing industry. Will my right hon. Friend consider reintroducing a concession in the current visa rules that would allow non-EEA fishermen to come to this country to …..."David Duguid - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 11 Jul 2018
Fishing Industry: Visas for Non-EEA Citizens
"I congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on securing a debate on a very important issue that affects the fishing industry, particularly around Scotland and Northern Ireland. I thank him for doing so. Does he agree with the assessment of the Scottish White Fish Producers Association that despite a continuing increase …..."David Duguid - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 19 Jun 2018
Cannabis-based Medicines
"As chairman of the all-party group on 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, I know many parents of children who have a rare genetic condition that often goes undiagnosed and, when diagnosed, is not always appropriately treated. From that experience, I am sure that Billy’s family welcome today’s statement. I welcome the fact …..."David Duguid - View Speech
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Written Question
Thursday 7th December 2017
Asked by:
David Duguid (Conservative - Banff and Buchan)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with representatives of the Scottish food processing industry on that industry’s immigration needs after the ULK leaves the EU.
Answered by Brandon Lewis
After we leave the EU we will put in place an immigration system which works in the best interests of the whole of the UK. Crucial to the development of this new immigration system will be the views from a range of businesses, including those in agriculture and the food and drink industries.
We have asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to assess the impact of immigration in the UK. We are carefully considering the options for the future immigration system and will set out our plans shortly.
The Prime Minister has clearly set out the need for an implementation period after we leave the EU so that both the EU and the UK can prepare for the future arrangements, to avoid a cliff edge and ensure that businesses and individuals only have to plan for one major set of changes.
Written Question
Thursday 7th December 2017
Asked by:
David Duguid (Conservative - Banff and Buchan)
Question
to the Home Office:
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with representatives of the Scottish fishing industry on that industry’s immigration needs after the UK leaves the EU.
Answered by Brandon Lewis
After we leave the EU we will put in place an immigration system which works in the best interests of the whole of the UK. Crucial to the development of this new immigration system will be the views from a range of businesses, including those in agriculture and the food and drink industries.
We have asked the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) to assess the impact of immigration in the UK. We are carefully considering the options for the future immigration system and will set out our plans shortly.
The Prime Minister has clearly set out the need for an implementation period after we leave the EU so that both the EU and the UK can prepare for the future arrangements, to avoid a cliff edge and ensure that businesses and individuals only have to plan for one major set of changes.
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Nov 2017
EU Nationals
"My constituency of Banff and Buchan voted to leave the EU—..."David Duguid - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Nov 2017
EU Nationals
"That is according to University of East Anglia analysis; look it up. The constituency voted to leave, but it was not because the local people are hostile to immigrants. Indeed, immigrants from inside and outside the European Union are welcome and valued contributors to our community. There is no doubt …..."David Duguid - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 29 Nov 2017
EU Nationals
"I cannot give way, I am sorry.
The prospect of needing more immigration in the area because we have more fish than we can catch and process is a welcome one. However, it is clear that there is a real need to develop our local workforce in the long term. …..."David Duguid - View Speech
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