Tag Archives: Kevin Foster

A brief discussion about the impact of leaving the EU

Posted on January 12, 2023 by ianchisnall

Yesterday in the House of Commons there was a discussion about the loss of our membership of the European Union from the Scotland point of view. The people who took part with one exception were either Scotland MPs or the … Continue reading →

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How do we get clear answers for questions in Parliament?

Posted on August 24, 2022 by ianchisnall

There are many questions each year that get asked by MPs that are directed to the Government and there is a theoretical answer process that takes place involving a Government Minister. However far to often the questions that arise are … Continue reading →

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A decision will be made after recess – we can call for it!

Posted on April 2, 2022 by ianchisnall

On Thursday in the House of Commons there was an answer provided to a written question from my MP who was calling for the Afghanistan immigration and asylum cases. The response came from Kevin Foster who is one of the … Continue reading →

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Why does the Home Office not publish information?

Posted on December 2, 2021 by ianchisnall

Last Thursday the MP for Hove, Peter Kyle asked a very reasonable question which to be clear could be very useful in understanding how the current arrangements are working. However the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Future Borders … Continue reading →

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Let us applaud Simon Hoare for his letter

Posted on December 1, 2021 by ianchisnall

There are many thousands of people in our nation who are working incredibly hard to provide safety and support for Asylum seekers. The people who are arriving are seeking somewhere they can come to that is secure having left their … Continue reading →

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We must extend our care to children who arrive on our shore

Posted on October 28, 2020 by ianchisnall

It is significant that today the Marcus Rashford petition calling for the Government to provide free school holiday meals in England will pass the 1 Million point very shortly. The petition was set up on 15th October before Parliament debated … Continue reading →

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An outstanding speech regarding modern slavery

Posted on October 20, 2020 by ianchisnall

Anti-Slavery Day takes place on the 18th October each year and given that Parliament was closed on Sunday, yesterday was the first opportunity after the day to raise the subject. There was a debate yesterday that was under the title … Continue reading →

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A positive contribution from Tories and the prospect of another popular T Shirt

Posted on September 29, 2019 by ianchisnall

On Thursday, the second full day back in the House of Commons after the Supreme Court had reopened it following its closure by the Prime Minister on 9th September a debate took place under the title “Prime Minister’s Role in … Continue reading →

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