article_snippet: Lord Batespictured) said too many babies are born to immigrant mothers in the UK .
article_snippet: Too many babies are being born to immigrant mothers in the UK, a Government minister said last night.
article_snippet: Lord Bates added: 'That is why we need to reduce immigration'.
article_snippet: It is understood to be the first time a Government minister has directly suggested a need to reduce the number of babies being born to immigrants.
article_snippet: herself added: 'The care system would collapse without immigrant labour.
highlights_snippet: Lord Bates said too many babies are  born to immigrant mothers in the UK .
  
highlights_snippet: Home Office minister said: 'That is why we need to reduce immigration'
  Home Office minister was  criticised by Labour and Lib Dem ministers  for Home Office minister comments .
  