Illegal Migration Update Debate

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Department: Home Office

Illegal Migration Update

Nick Fletcher Excerpts
Tuesday 5th September 2023

(8 months, 1 week ago)

Commons Chamber
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Robert Jenrick Portrait Robert Jenrick
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I would be very happy to take a look at that, and I completely understand and appreciate the unique pressures that Kent faces.

Nick Fletcher Portrait Nick Fletcher (Don Valley) (Con)
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In my last communication with Doncaster Council, there were 6,710 people on the housing waiting list and we have hotels that are full, too. So will my right hon. Friend continue his great work, and make sure that we stop these illegal boats and reduce immigration to a sizeable level?

Robert Jenrick Portrait Robert Jenrick
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I strongly support the view of my hon. Friend. He is right to say that illegal migration places immense pressures on public services, housing supply and community cohesion. That is what we on this side of the House understand and that is why we are taking the action that we are to stop the boats.