§ 19. Mr. GallieTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what representations he has received since 15 February expressing support for his asylum policy.
§ Mr. Nicholas BakerI believe that there is widespread support for the Government's objective of determining asylum claims as quickly as possible, in the interests both of genuine refugees and of the removal of those whose claims are unfounded. The measures announced on 15 February,Official Report, columns 693-95, will contribute significantly to that objective.