Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Bill
12:00 pm
Eric Illsley (Barnsley Central, Labour)
I have heard what the hon. Gentleman has to say. The question of attendance in Committee by Ministers or Back Benchers is not a matter for the Chair. At all times during the debate yesterday a Minister was present, so the presence or otherwise of the Minister for Immigration, Citizenship and Nationality is not something that I can address. However, he has heard the hon. Gentleman's comments and it is up to him whether he wishes to respond.