Clause 9 - Commencement and transitional provision

Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill – in the House of Commons at 6:54 pm on 17 January 2024.

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Amendment proposed: 36, page 6, line 39, after “force” insert

“, or the day on which a full economic impact assessment for the bill is published including any financial memorandum signed between Rwanda and the UK relating to the Rwanda Treaty, whichever is later”.—(Stephen Kinnock.)

This amendment requires the publication of a full impact assessment on the costs involved in removals to Rwanda under the bill, including per-person removal costs and the confidential financial memorandum signed between the two countries, in advance of the Bill entering into force.

Question put, That the amendment be made.

Division number 57 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Committee: Amendment 36

Aye: 263 MPs

No: 338 MPs

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The Committee divided: Ayes 263, Noes 339.

Question accordingly negatived.

Question put (single Question on successive provisions of the Bill), That clauses 9 and 10 stand part of the Bill.

Division number 58 Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill Committee: Clauses 9 and 10 stand part

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The Committee divided: Ayes 340, Noes 264.

Question accordingly agreed to.

Clauses 9 and 10 ordered to stand part of the Bill.