Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Monday, 7 March 2022, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 March 2022. It was answered by Baroness Williams of Trafford (Conservative) on Thursday, 24 March 2022 on behalf of the Home Office.

Refugees: Ukraine

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the government of France regarding refugees from Ukraine who wish to enter the UK but have been prevented from moving from Calais to the UK by immigration officials.

Answer: The UK Government maintains regular contact with the Government of France at ministerial and official level. The Home Secretary is in regular contact with the French Interior Minister Darmanin she spoke to him recently to discuss the situation in Ukraine and the support the UK is offering to those fleeing the conflict. We have established a temporary Visa Application Centre in northern France, to support vulnerable people who arrive in Calais without a visa. These people will be referred by Border Force to this new site for support.

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