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Written question asked by Stuart C McDonald (Scottish National Party) on Friday, 27 January 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 31 January 2023. It was answered by Robert Jenrick (Conservative) on Monday, 6 February 2023 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration: Enforcement

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's announcement on 23 January of a cross-government ministerial task force on immigration enforcement, whether that task force will conduct joint investigations with labour market enforcement authorities.

Answer

The increase in enforcement comes as the Home Office establishes the UK’s first cross-government ministerial taskforce on immigration enforcement, which will ensure every available power across government is utilised to support law enforcement activity to identify and reduce illegal migrants in the UK, and ensure only those eligible can work, receive benefits or access public services.

The taskforce will go further and faster to prevent the abuse of our laws and borders and crack down on individuals exploiting the generosity of the UK taxpayer. Further information will be provided in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
134001
Session
2022-23
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Enforcement Immigration Slavery Task forces
Link
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