Evidence of meeting #6 for Citizenship and Immigration in the 39th Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament’s site, as are the minutes.) The winning word was countries.

On the agenda

MPs speaking

Also speaking

Jonathan Faull  Director-General, European Commission for Freedom, Justice and Security
Eric Hayes  Ambassador, European Commission for Freedom, Justice and Security

6:25 p.m.

Director-General, European Commission for Freedom, Justice and Security

Jonathan Faull

It is certain that security is a very important concern for all countries and you happen to be neighbours with a country for whom security has become the main concern, for obvious reasons. September 11 happened on American soil. We have to understand them. The security of our fellow citizens, of our infrastructure plays a huge role and influences decisions we make in this area, I fully understand that, and it is legitimate.

6:25 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle

Thank you for your presentation today. It's very much appreciated.

I should inform you that the Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Citizenship and Immigration is on our committee, and I'm sure the minister will be made fully aware of your concerns today.

6:25 p.m.

Director-General, European Commission for Freedom, Justice and Security

Jonathan Faull

Thank you all very much for your attention.

6:25 p.m.

Conservative

The Chair Conservative Norman Doyle

The meeting is adjourned.