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Border Checks Summer 2011

Debate between Margot James and Jake Berry
Wednesday 9th November 2011

(12 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Margot James Portrait Margot James
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No one fired the individual concerned. There was a resignation following a suspension, and my understanding is that the suspension was not ordered by the Home Secretary. It was immediately instituted because the individual admitted to varying the terms of the pilot.

Jake Berry Portrait Jake Berry (Rossendale and Darwen) (Con)
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My hon. Friend has long experience in business, which she could perhaps use to compare the suspension of Mr Clark by the UKBA with the sacking, live on television, of Sharon Shoesmith by the current shadow Chancellor.

Margot James Portrait Margot James
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My hon. Friend makes an insightful observation, and one that I trust Opposition Members will learn from.

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