EU Immigration — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]

Part of the debate – in Westminster Hall at 3:00 pm on 5 May 2016.

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Photo of James Brokenshire James Brokenshire Minister of State (Home Office) (Security and Immigration) 3:00, 5 May 2016

On that point, my hon. Friend has highlighted the issues relating to the new regulation but, as he knows, the UK has an opt-out: we have to positively opt in to new measures with a justice and home affairs base, of which this is one. Therefore, the UK has that protection, which goes much further than anything the Commission says.