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Debate between David Ward and Damian Green
Monday 9th July 2012

(12 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Ward Portrait Mr David Ward (Bradford East) (LD)
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The median income in my constituency of Bradford East is £16,200, more than £2,000 below the income threshold to bring a spouse to the UK. How on earth does it help integration to deny people the right to a family life?

Damian Green Portrait Damian Green
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The minimum income requirement that comes into force today ensures that no one can any longer come to this country to get married and live off benefits from day one. I think that that will be widely welcomed.