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Written question asked by Lord Adonis (Labour) on Friday, 9 October 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 23 October 2020. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 October 2020 on behalf of the Home Office.


Undocumented Migrants: English Channel

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government what additional measures the Clandestine Channel Threat Commander will implement to reduce the number of migrant boats crossing the English Channel.

Answer

The Clandestine Channel Threat Commander is focused on four key strategic objectives.

These include working with France to reduce the number of migrants in Calais seeking to cross the Channel; tackling the organised crime groups who facilitate many of the journeys; stopping attempts to cross the border illegally; and supporting reform of the asylum system, increased penalties and maximised returns – to remove the incentives for people to seek to reach the UK via small boat and other dangerous methods.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL8963
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Undocumented migrants English Channel
Link
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