Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 16 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 19 June 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Thursday, 26 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

France: Migrant Camps

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will have discussions with his French counterparts on recent reported violent incidents in migrant camps from where a number of attempted boat crossings to the UK have occurred.

Answer: I am aware of worrying recent incidents in migrant camps in France and extend my sympathies to the victims. I condemn these instances of violence which are often fuelled by criminal people-smuggling gangs responsible for small boat crossings. The Foreign Secretary and I, as well as Home Office colleagues, have regular contact with our French counterparts on a range of topics, including strengthening cooperation to combat these gangs, end dangerous crossings, and save lives.

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