My right hon. Friend is absolutely right. There are many ways in which we can address this problem, and creating safe and legal routes, which are in the Bill and are something I have spoken about many times, will build upon the generosity of our country. We are generous as a nation when it comes to providing refuge and support to people fleeing persecution, but what we have to do right now is stop this trade in which people are being exploited so that they can come to the country illegally.
Nationality and Borders Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Priti Patel
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Monday, 19 July 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Nationality and Borders Bill.
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