Sentencing Bill Debate

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Department: Ministry of Justice
2nd reading
Tuesday 16th September 2025

(5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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David Lammy Portrait Mr Lammy
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Our intention is clear: foreign national offenders must be removed from our system. We will study this issue in detail in Committee. I am proud that on my watch as Foreign Secretary, we increased returns by 14%. It is hugely important that people do not feel able to come to our country and commit crime, unimpeded.

Paul Waugh Portrait Paul Waugh (Rochdale) (Lab/Co-op)
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Will the Lord Chancellor give way?