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Written question asked by Jack Brereton (Conservative) on Tuesday, 7 July 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2020 (named day). It was answered by Chris Philp (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.


Undocumented Migrants: English Channel

Question

What steps her Department is taking to stop migrants crossing the English Channel illegally.

Answer

We have a duty both to protect our borders and prevent loss of life. That’s why we are doing everything we can to stop these dangerous Channel crossings and bring to justice the criminals behind this evil trade.

No one should be making these dangerous and illegally-facilitated crossings. France is a safe country with a well-run asylum system.

The National Crime Agency, Immigration Enforcement, Border Force and UK Police are working closely with French authorities to stop ruthless criminals who facilitate the crossings, putting lives at risk. A UK-France Coordination and Information Centre was opened in Calais in November 2018 to co-ordinate law enforcement activity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
904603
Session
2019-21
Question not reached
Yes
Notes
Date tabled listed on website as 13 Jul 2020
Subjects
Undocumented migrants English Channel
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk