Cleethorpes MP, Martin Vickers, has sought the assurances of the new Justice Secretary, Michael Gove, that adequate provisions are in place to ensure illegal immigrants are deported in a timely fashion.
The question from the Cleethorpes MP came during Justice Questions in the House of Commons.
Martin asked:
"Ministers will be aware of the incident last week at Killingholme, in my constituency, when 51 illegal immigrants were apprehended following a successful operation by Border Force. They were dispersed to detention centres throughout the country. Can the Secretary of State assure me that adequate provision will be made for future incidents of this type, and that the legal process will not in any way hinder their speedy deportation?"
With responsibility for detention centres throughout the country, and being well-aware of the discovery of illegal immigrants at Killingholme last week, the Justice Secretary responded with an assurance that he would work with the Home Secretary to ensure that adequate provision is in place to deal with illegal immigrants.
Michael Gove said:
"I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising that case. It is vital that we ensure that there is appropriate provision for people who have been taking advantage of our generosity. I will therefore work with the Home Secretary to ensure that we have the facilities necessary to deal with situations such as the one that my hon. Friend’s constituents have had to face."