Immigration Detention: Victims of Modern Slavery - Statement

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 12:02 pm on 18 July 2019.

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Photo of Baroness Manzoor Baroness Manzoor Conservative 12:02, 18 July 2019

My Lords, I totally concur with the comments made by the noble Lord, Lord Paddick. I have two questions. First, is it correct that it is mostly Chinese women who are detained? Secondly, I agree that these kinds of modern slavery cases should not sit with the Home Office, because the issues of immigration, modern slavery and vulnerable people interlink. There are some real sensitivities and we need to do a lot more than just trade statistics. These are individuals with real issues and problems and they need help and support.