Member

At a time when we need to take urgent steps to address this problem, not only in the interests of protecting our borders but to protect those who are at risk of death when crossing the channel, creating additional barriers to tackle the gangs and their suppliers does not seem to us either responsible or practical. This is a time when we need to send a clear message that if you are involved in people smuggling through the supply of articles for immigration crime, what you are doing is wrong and will not be tolerated. Therefore, with respect, we oppose these amendments.