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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Ashton of Upholland (Labour) in the House of Lords on Monday, 9 January 2006. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill.


Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill

That is why I said the noble Lord has made an important point. I am not denying that I would expect, in the vast majority of circumstances, that that is precisely what the applicants will do. The noble Lord is making the point very well and I am agreeing with him. That is why I am going to look at the matter. I am not trying to suggest that he is doing anything other than making a valid point. I am grateful to him for so doing. As to the amendment brought forward by the noble Lord, Lord Dholakia, and the question of business investors, I am grateful to him for raising again the points that the noble Lord, Lord Chan—who we are sorry cannot be with us today—raised because they are very important. I have had representations from the Chinese community and my office, I hope, has already set up meetings with it, or is in the process of doing so within the next few days, to discuss this with it in great detail.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
677 c44-5GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Children Appeals Asylum China Fees and charges Families Human rights Immigration controls Immigration Undocumented migrants Health professions Entry clearances Married people Overseas students Refugees
Legislation
Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill 2005-06
Link
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