Written question asked by Baroness Randerson (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 24 November 2021, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 8 December 2021. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Wednesday, 8 December 2021 on behalf of the Home Office.

Immigration Controls: Biometrics

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce delays following the introduction of biometric border checks in May 2022 on (1) passengers in vehicles using ports, and (2) the Eurotunnel, to travel to the EU.

Answer

The Home Office work closely across government and with our international partners, especially at the juxtaposed controls we operate together with France, to reduce delays for people traveling to or from the UK and to ensure Border Security is maintained.

Decisions on the requirements to enter the EU’s Schengen Zone are for our international partners to make, rather than the UK Government.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL4387
Session: 2021-22
Subjects: Biometrics EU countries Immigration controls Eurotunnel Ports
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Immigration Controls: Biometrics

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