“What comparative assessment she has made of the competitiveness of the (a) UK and (b) EU science and technology sectors.”
Asked by
Alan Mak
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Answer from Hansard
The Prime Minister
I am not sure that I agree with the hon. Member’s numbers, but I do think that it is serious that the previous Government lost control of our borders. Record numbers have crossed the channel. When the Leader of the Opposition was Prime Minister for 18 months, 50,000 people crossed the channel. It is a serious issue that requires a serious answer, which is why we will set up our border security command to take down the gangs that are running this vile trade. What we will not do is waste further time on a gimmick that cost a fortune and removed just four volunteers.