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Written question asked by Preet Kaur Gill (Labour) on Friday, 3 February 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 February 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Undocumented Migrants: Departmental Coordination

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what ongoing discussions officials in his Department have with their counterparts in the Home Office on trends in irregular migration flows.

Answer

FCDO officials hold regular discussions with their counterparts in the Home Office on all aspects of irregular migration. The FCDO takes a "whole of route" approach to addressing the challenges of irregular migration, including coordinated interventions to address root causes, tackle trafficking, increase awareness of the risks of undertaking dangerous journeys and strengthen borders and returns processes.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
139290
Session
2022-23
Subjects
Undocumented migrants Departmental coordination
Link
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