I will give way in a moment. There is no worse example of that than the small boats crossing the English channel. About 80% of the people on them are young single men, who have paid people smugglers to cheat the system. They are not fleeing war. France is not a war zone. Belgium is not a war zone, and nor is Germany. These are safe European countries with well-functioning asylum systems. These journeys are dangerous and unnecessary, and push to one side those in greatest need, including women and children.
Nationality and Borders Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Chris Philp
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 20 July 2021.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Nationality and Borders Bill.
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