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Written question asked by Siân Berry (Green Party) on Thursday, 9 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026. It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Wednesday, 15 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Charter Flights: Expenditure

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the France No. 2 (2025) Agreement between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of the French Republic on the Prevention of Dangerous Journeys, published in August 2025, what was the cost to the public purse of charter flights from the UK to France under that Agreement (a) in aggregate and (b) for each flight from August 2025 to the period for which the latest data is available.

Answer

The Home Office has made returns under the new UK-France agreement utilising both charter flights and regular scheduled flights. This approach allows the Home Office to maximise value for money and best satisfy operational requirements.

We do not comment on individual charter flight costs as these are commercially sensitive arrangements that can provide an insight into pricing structure. To do otherwise could deter the private sector from entering into contracts with the Home Office.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
17604
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Expenditure France Charter flights
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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