Examination of Witness

Part of Immigration Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 10:16 am on 20 October 2015.

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Photo of Paul Blomfield Paul Blomfield Labour, Sheffield Central 10:16, 20 October 2015

Sir David, I imagine that you would agree that labour market exploitation takes place where gangmasters and those exploiting people can create a climate of fear and intimidation. You will be aware that in the States, for example, there is a clear protocol between the Department of Labour and the Department of Homeland Security on firewalls between immigration control and labour market enforcement, to ensure the effectiveness of labour market enforcement and to create a climate in which people can properly express concerns. Is it important that we have such a firewall in the UK?