Written question asked by Matthew Offord (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 March 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 March 2017. It was answered by Alan Duncan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 15 March 2017 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Europe: Migration

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking in consultation with other EU member states to discourage migrants from travelling to Europe by sea.

Answer: The UK and the EU are pursuing a comprehensive approach, addressing the root causes and consequences of migration. The Malta Declaration, which followed the Valletta Informal European Council in February, sets out areas where the EU can collectively help address the rising number of refugees and migrants crossing the Central Mediterranean. We also remain committed to working with our European partners to ensure that the EU-Turkey Statement is implemented in an effective and sustainable way.

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