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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 2 June 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [Lords].


Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [Lords]

Yes, I believe that we should control migration to the benefit of this country. That is why the points-based system, even tier 2, has led to 12 per cent. fewer people coming in than would be the case if the system had not been in place last year.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
493 c170 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Children Asylum Deportation British nationality Customs officers Borders Immigration controls Immigration Undocumented migrants Free movement of labour Entry clearances Immigration officers Offenders Personal records Ports Overseas students Migrant workers UK Border Agency Common travel area
Legislation
Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk