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Written question asked by David Jones (Conservative) on Friday, 26 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

EU Countries: Immigration Controls

Question

To ask the Deputy Foreign Secretary, whether his Department has held recent discussions with the European Commission on a derogation for the UK from the EU Entry/Exit System.

Original answer

The Government engages with the European Commission on a range of border issues, including the EU Entry/Exit System. We continue to engage on manging its impacts, including plans for public communications.

The answer was corrected by Nusrat Ghani (Conservative)

on Thursday, 2 May 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Corrected answer

The Government engages with the European Commission on a range of border issues, including the EU Entry/Exit System. We continue to engage on manging its impacts, including plans for public communications.

This is a cross-government effort and we continue to work closely with the Home Office and Department for Transport.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
23841
Session
2023-24
Subjects
EU countries Immigration controls European Commission
Link
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