Unaccompanied Child Refugees

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:37 am on 9 February 2017.

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Photo of Thangam Debbonaire Thangam Debbonaire Opposition Whip (Commons) 10:37, 9 February 2017

A two-tier—in fact, multi-tier—system in response to refugees and asylum seekers is emerging, with incomprehensible contradictions and many vulnerabilities, especially for children. To live up to our well-deserved reputation, which we should be proud of as a nation, among those fleeing war and persecution, who see us as a place of safe haven, and to do our best for a fair share of the thousands who are arriving in Europe—desperate, but with huge potential to offer this country—will the Home Secretary commit to appointing a Minister for refugees and integration?