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Proceeding contribution from Lord West of Spithead (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 11 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [HL].

Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [HL]

My Lords, before I begin, I should like to express my sympathy, and I am sure that of the House, to the noble Baroness, Lady Falkner, on the loss of her brother. We quite understand why she would not want to speak tonight. I am grateful for the contributions of all noble Lords who took part in this debate. I can only assume that none of us present is getting a Channel 4 award, so there is no rush to move on. More than 300 questions were asked. It was 328, I think; I was trying to keep a total. If I gave each one a couple of minutes, that would, as your Lordships can quickly work out, last about 11 and a half hours. I am sure that no one would like that.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
707 c1204-5 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Administration of justice Asylum Detainees Armed forces Age Costs Administrative delays Citizenship Borders Health services Fees and charges Education Immigration controls Immigration Identity cards Undocumented migrants Human trafficking Languages Judges Higher education Immigration officers English language Northern Ireland Police Powers Passports Scotland Terrorism Republic of Ireland Training Security Refugees Safety Trade unions Voluntary work Torture Uniforms Revenue and Customs High Court Dual nationality UK Border Agency Common travel area British students abroad
Legislation
Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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