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Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for his response. I was slightly worried about the word "incremental". As a Yorkshireman I thought, good heavens, is Lancashire next? I worry about that word "incremental" in all forms of legislation. It is also slightly worrying that the noble Lord, Lord West, in going to Dublin, was challenged. If those very clever people, in looking for those who might be up to ill will, spotted the Minister, it seems very strange indeed. I always thought that the whole business of passports and aeroplanes was more to do with the proprietors of the airlines, such as Ryanair. They want a simple life so they just say, "Bring a passport—bus passes won’t do". As the Minister said, it goes against the grain, as so much of this does. However, for the moment I withdraw the amendment, and colleagues and I shall look carefully at his response to consider matters for the next stage. Amendment 108ZA withdrawn.

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Reference

708 c760 

Session

2008-09

Chamber / Committee

House of Lords chamber
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