I have served with the hon. Gentleman on a number of Committees. We have had useful and positive cross-party discussions. I say to him honestly that we have taken legal advice and we believe that the proposal would put us in contravention of ECHR responsibilities. The Home Secretary, I think, has had the same advice and the Home Secretary, I think, shares our view. The question for the Home Secretary is whether she wishes to exercise her judgement today or at a later date.
Immigration Bill
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Lord Hanson of Flint
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Thursday, 30 January 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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