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Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Paddick (Liberal Democrat). It was answered on Tuesday, 10 May 2016.


Immigration: Public Services

Question

My Lords, that is all very well, but clearly, as the noble Lord, Lord Harris of Haringey, said, it is not sufficient. Can the Minister tell the House why the Government are not building more new hospitals, schools and houses, using the additional income they are receiving from foreign workers, who are paying significant sums in income tax and national insurance?

Answer

As I stated a moment ago, very considerable sums are being expended in these areas. Indeed, we expect to deliver 600,000 new school places by 2021.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
771 c1645 
Session
2015-16
Oral question type
Supplementary
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Immigration controls Migrants Public sector
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk