Written question asked by James McMurdock (Independent (affiliation)) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Uma Kumaran (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 September 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Gibraltar: Immigration Controls

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has been made of the potential implications of the illegal migration into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla for the security of Gibraltar's land and maritime border.

Answer: The Government keeps migration risks under constant review and remains in regular contact with His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar (who have responsibility for border security in Gibraltar) on issues including migration and border security. There is no evidence that recent migration into Ceuta has created an immediate migration risk to Gibraltar. The Chief Minister has publicly reassured the community on this point. It remains illegal to be in Gibraltar without permission, with those present unlawfully liable to arrest and detention. Gibraltar's recently updated laws on entry, residence and employment continue to provide the necessary protections against unlawful entry, residence and employment. We continue to work with international partners to strengthen border security, tackle irregular migration and disrupt the criminal networks that facilitate it.

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