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Written question asked by David Jones (Conservative) on Monday, 29 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Tom Pursglove (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 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 held recent discussions with the European Commission on the implications for the timing of the EU Entry/Exit System on delays at (a) UK and (b) EU (i) ports, (ii) railway stations and (iii) airports.

Answer

The Government continues to engage regularly at ministerial and official levels with the European Commission and the French government on EES implementation.

The Government also continues to work with port owners and operators, including the Port of Dover, Eurotunnel and Eurostar / HighSpeed1 (St Pancras) to understand the impact of EES and support their plans to mitigate these. However, it is ultimately for EU Member States to implement EES.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24008
Session
2023-24
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
EU countries Immigration controls
Link
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