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That is an extremely good point.

I entirely understand what my hon. Friend is seeking to achieve through the introduction of those “notwithstanding” clauses.

The hon. Member very clearly highlights the fact that this is sometimes to a degree a grey area.

It seems a long-standing conundrum of the immigration debate that most of our constituents express concern about the issue of immigration

It seems a long-standing conundrum of the immigration debate that most of our constituents express concern about the issue of immigration

It seems a long-standing conundrum of the immigration debate that most of our constituents express concern about the issue of immigration

It seems a long-standing conundrum of the immigration debate that most of our constituents express concern about the issue of immigration

May I start by sharing an apology and a thank you for the patience shown by the many who have come to listen to today’s debate?

I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of support for parents affected by international child abduction.

I am an honorary fellow of Birkbeck, University of London.