I think the whole House recognises that £150 is a not unreasonable figure. However, there is a very specific and limited case for those in post-doctoral or postgraduate positions who bring their dependants with them. At that point the continuation of the charge, especially if somebody has taken work that enables them to pay national insurance and taxation, begins to feel much more like a burden than like a benefit. Does the Minister agree?
Immigration Bill
Proceeding contribution from
Baroness Williams of Crosby
(Liberal Democrat)
in the House of Lords on Thursday, 3 April 2014.
It occurred during Debate on bills on Immigration Bill.
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