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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. It was answered by Hilary Benn (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Common Travel Area: Northern Ireland

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with the Home Office about the operation of the Common Travel Area.

Answer

I have recently had discussions with the Home Office on immigration and the Common Travel Area following the recent public disorder in Northern Ireland in mid-June.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland joined the Minister of State for the Home Office at the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee on Tuesday 7 July to discuss the operation of the Common Travel Area.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16210
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Home Office Northern Ireland Common travel area
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk