Debate on the Address — [First Day]

Part of Outlawries Bill – in the House of Commons at 7:38 pm on 6 November 2007.

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Photo of Nigel Evans Nigel Evans Conservative, Ribble Valley 7:38, 6 November 2007

What we need is an honest debate on the subject, which is what I am asking for and what the hon. Gentleman wants, too. Nobody is saying no to any immigration whatever; that would quite silly. We have always looked for the skills that we need, but we seem to have lost control over the past 10 years. That is why immigration into the United Kingdom is at its current level.

Also, when France and Germany decided not to allow people from the 10 countries to come into their countries to work, Britain was one of the few that said, "Yes, please come in." And surprise, surprise, that is exactly what happened. Rather a large number of people came into the United Kingdom, and that is where we are. That is why I am talking about the 3 million extra homes. Would we need them if the level—