Asylum Seekers

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:41 pm on 3 March 1987.

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Photo of Mr Michael Foot Mr Michael Foot , Blaenau Gwent 3:41, 3 March 1987

Does not the right hon. Gentleman understand that legislation that is rushed through in a panic is usually the worst kind of legislation, especially when it deals with questions of civil liberties and when strong passions are aroused? If he is genuine in wishing to strike the right balance and to seek to protect the ancient right of people to come to this country when they are escaping from persecution, will he not consider postponing the introduction of the Bill until he has had a little time to think about it?