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Written question asked by Chris Stephens (Scottish National Party) on Wednesday, 16 December 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 11 January 2021 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Monday, 11 January 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.

Asylum: Deportation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development on Returns or Readmissions Agreements for those deemed to be (a) irregular migrants, (b) refused asylum and (c) inadmissible; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

As an EU Member State, the UK participated in a number of EU Readmission Agreements (EURAs) with third countries. Now that the Transition period has ended, we are no longer party to these and, where appropriate, we are looking to transition these arrangements into bilateral agreements. The Home Office continues to work closely with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development on this. As negotiations with individual countries are ongoing, it would not be appropriate to make a statement at this time.

Negotiations have now concluded with the EU. The UK and EU have agreed a joint declaration noting the importance of effectively managing migratory flows. The UK will continue to engage bilaterally and multilaterally with Member States to discuss suitable practical arrangements on illegal migration, asylum, returns and family reunion for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130776
Session
2019-21
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Asylum Deportation
Link
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