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Written question asked by Matt Vickers (Conservative) on Monday, 1 September 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 September 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 September 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Undocumented Migrants: English Channel

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the process for the (a) collection, (b) storage and (c) disposal of life jackets recovered from small boat crossings.

Answer

The majority of life jackets seized arrive in very poor condition and may be damaged during the recovery process, and are disposed of by Border Force’s approved contractors and, where appropriate, any suitable materials are recycled.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74021
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Boats Undocumented migrants English Channel Buoyancy aids
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk