Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: I noted some vigorous nodding from my right hon. Friend the Member for Witham (Priti Patel) and my hon.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: Respectfully, that is not directly relevant to amendment 8.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: I am going to continue.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: We had a debate on Thursday on the costs of the scheme and not a single Labour Back Bencher was there.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: I am going to make some progress now.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: My hon. Friend is entirely right on both counts.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: I agree entirely with my hon. Friend, who speaks with great experience and authority.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: I disagree entirely with all the points that the hon.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: I understand the right hon.
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Clause 1 - Introduction (18 Mar 2024) Michael Tomlinson: On the safety of Rwanda, the ambassador was very clear about his assessment; I am going to continue reading the quote, bu
