Skip to main content

Written question asked by Baroness Deech (Crossbench) on Monday, 23 October 2017, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 November 2017. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 1 November 2017 on behalf of the Home Office.


Refugees: Hungary

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the European Commission in relation to Hungary's refusal to participate in the EU-wide programme of relocation of refugees.

Answer

The UK does not participate in the EU relocation scheme for asylum-seekers and, therefore, we are not involved in the related discussions.

The Government notes the recent Court of Justice of the European Union judgment on the legality of the scheme in a case brought by Hungary and Slovakia. The court found the scheme was legal and proportionate.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2327
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Hungary Refugees
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk