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<p>I share the hon Gentleman’s concerns about the reports of poor conditions and overcrowding
in US detention facilities on the border with Mexico.</p><p>I very much welcome the
steps already taken by the Administration and Congress to address these issues, including
the emergency funding signed off by the President on 1 July.</p><p>These are difficult
issues, and the UK has also struggled sometimes to get this right.</p><p>But we very
much encourage our US friends to continue to work to improve the conditions in these
facilities.</p><p>I have seen the excellent work the US has done around the world
to promote human rights, and so it is important that they uphold these standards as
they continue to tackle the situation at the US-Mexico border.</p>
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