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Written question asked by Luke Akehurst (Labour) on Tuesday, 7 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Alex Norris (Labour) on Monday, 13 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Undocumented Migrants

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help reduce illegal migration.

Answer

Last November, we announced the most significant reforms to the asylum system in a generation, and on 30 June introduced the Immigration and Asylum Bill to deliver them.

We are already backing these reforms with action: by December 2025, returns had increased by 27% and illegal working visits by 77% compared with the previous 18 months, while small boat arrivals are down 40% in 2026.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
900978
Session
2026-27
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Undocumented migrants
Link
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