Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill [Lords]

Time is limited. I undertake to answer the specific questions on Report, if I catch your eye then, Madam Deputy Speaker. With regard to the research that has been published, let me be clear that it is based on interviews with people who have been caught, convicted and imprisoned. It is, therefore, evidence that the system was working, whatever the response from the interviewees in that research, which is, in any event, now out of date. Very briefly, the spirit of amendment 26 is well intentioned. We agree with it, but we have problems with the wording. On amendment 24 dealing with statistics on children in detention, I hope to explain the progress that has been made in regard to this important area— Debate interrupted (Programme Order, 2 June). The Deputy Speaker put forthwith the Question already proposed from the Chair (Standing Order No. 83E), That the amendment be made. Amendment 26 negatived. The Deputy Speaker then put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of business to be concluded at that time (Standing Order No. 83E).