Opposition to Racism

Part of Private Members' Business – in the Northern Ireland Assembly am 1:00 pm ar 8 Awst 2024.

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Photo of Timothy Gaston Timothy Gaston Traditional Unionist Voice 1:00, 8 Awst 2024

If the Member had listened to me, she would have heard me say that immigration has been a factor. I did not say that it was solely the cause of the problem.

There are also greater pressures in my constituency, like seeing a doctor or dentist, where — whether or not you like to admit it — immigration has played a part. There are pressures in schools, and immigration has been a factor, mainly due to a language barrier.

[Interruption.]