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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Friday, 7 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 11 March 2025. It was answered by Catherine West (Labour) on Monday, 17 March 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Caribbean: Freedom of Circulation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to engage with CARICOM authorities on the issue of freedom of movement for CARICOM nationals and its implications for UK citizens in the region.

Answer

The UK has regular engagement with the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat through our High Commission in Georgetown, Guyana. Part of this engagement includes discussions on issues which affect UK nationals and British Overseas Territories. Immigration is a matter for the local governments in each of the Caribbean Overseas Territories.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
36384
Session
2024-26
Subjects
British nationals abroad Freedom of circulation Caribbean
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk