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Written question asked by Stephen Kinnock (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 March 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 March 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration Controls: EU Countries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he has had recent discussions with the (a) French Government and (b) European Commission on the potential merits of developing an app to streamline checks required as part of the EU Entry/Exit System at juxtaposed borders.

Answer

The Government engages regularly with both the European Commission and the French Government on EES implementation through both officials and ministers. We understand that the Commission are developing an EES app but it will be for individual Member States to decide when this becomes available for use.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16719
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Software EU countries Immigration controls France European Commission
Link
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