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Written question asked by Lord Roberts of Llandudno (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 10 July 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 July 2018. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 July 2018 on behalf of the Home Office.

Immigration Officers: France

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how many immigration officers are based in Calais and Dunkirk.

Answer

Border Force does not release location specific statistics on the deployment of its resources for security purposes as doing so could compromise border security.

This Government has ensured that sufficient resources are available to ensure the security of the border is not compromised. Security of the border cannot be measured by numbers of staff. Border Force uses a sophisticated combination of experienced officers, intelligence, data, technology and partnership working. Border Force resources are reviewed on a regular basis as part of the wider Border Force business planning process which is led by the Director General of Border Force.

The number of Border Force paid staff in post at the end of 2017-18 was 7,719.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9389
Session
2017-19
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Immigration officers Calais Dunkirk
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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