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Written question asked by John Hayes (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 October 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 October 2025. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 October 2025 on behalf of the Home Office.


Undocumented Migrants: Deportation

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps is she taking to prevent irregular migrants who have been removed under the UK-France Agreement on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys, published on 5 August 2025, from returning to the UK.

Answer

As of 20 October, 42 returns have taken place under the exchange agreement. Anyone who re-enters illegally may face immediate detention and, where appropriate, we will seek to expedite removal. This will not count as a new removal in the reciprocal scheme.

We continue close cooperation with France to strengthen border security and disrupt criminal gangs.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84567
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Deportation Undocumented migrants France English Channel
Link
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