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Written question asked by Victoria Collins (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 12 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 16 June 2025. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Friday, 20 June 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration Controls: British National (Overseas)

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will take steps to ensure that British National (Overseas) passport holders are afforded (a) access to the UK’s digital eGates at border control and (b) equal treatment to British passport holders in all other respects.

Answer

The Immigration White Paper, published in May 2025, sets out new measures on a wide range of immigration and border issues, including our vision to revolutionise the UK border by using technology to make visible change to security, flow and the passenger experience. This includes investigating options to expand eGate eligibility and the use of automation to more cohorts, including British National (Overseas) passport holders.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
59604
Session
2024-26
Related items
Restoring Control over the Immigration System
Monday, 12 May 2025
Command papers
House of Commons
House of Lords
Subjects
Biometrics Immigration controls Passports British national (overseas)
Link
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