Oral QuestionTreasury

What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the adequacy of funding allocated to programmes to reduce carbon emissions.

Tabled: 20 December 2019Answered: 7 January 2020

Asked by

Helen Hayes

LabourDulwich and West Norwood

Answering Minister

the Chancellor of the Exchequer

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.