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Targets and statistics shouldn't guide asylum policy - Oaten

5.05.22pm BST (GMT +0100) Tue 23rd Aug 2005

Commenting on the publication of the latest asylum figures, Liberal Democrat Shadow Home Secretary, Mark Oaten MP said:

"It is impossible to draw conclusions from these numbers as international circumstances change from month to month.

"Targets and statistics shouldn't guide asylum policy. We should always be welcoming those fleeing persecution but be firm with removing those who don't have a genuine case."

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