Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 4:30 pm on 9 May 2024.
Lord German
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (Immigration)
4:30,
9 May 2024
I wonder if I could ask about those who come directly to this country and those who pass through other countries? Given that nearly two-thirds of all people who are here irregularly do not come in small boats, what percentage have come directly? For example, those who overstay visas have not come via a third country but have arrived directly. I understand that the Government do not know how to split up that two-thirds, but is there any data on the numbers arriving here directly in that 60-odd percent?