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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 4 November 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 November 2024. It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 14 November 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Turks and Caicos Islands: Immigration

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information his Department holds on how many citizens of (a) Haiti and (b) the Dominican Republic are resident in Turks and Caicos.

Answer

The FCDO does not hold this data. In line with the Turks and Caicos (TCI) Constitution, immigration is a devolved matter for the TCI Government, and therefore the FCDO does not hold details on any nationalities. However, the FCDO is aware of the ongoing pressure of inward immigration, including irregular migration, on TCI including from Haiti and is supporting its authorities to strengthen its border security. This support includes procuring new marine assets for its police force; delivering the rollout of advanced coastal sensors; and funding the accommodation of US air crews based in TCI to improve maritime surveillance.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
12402
Session
2024-26
Related items
Turks and Caicos Islands: Immigration
Wednesday, 8 January 2025
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Immigration Haiti Turks and Caicos Islands Dominican Republic
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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