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Written question asked by Lord Cameron of Lochiel (Conservative) on Thursday, 26 February 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 12 March 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Monday, 16 March 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

People Smuggling: Boats

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Hanson of Flint on 9 February (HL13910), whether they will provide an annual breakdown of how many of the 950 small boats and engines related to Channel crossings were seized by the National Crime Agency and the Border Security Command in each year since 2023.

Answer

The Border Security Command oversees a system-wide, comprehensive strategy aimed at disrupting all elements of the business model that makes small boats crossings possible. Seizing small boats equipment, which is often conducted in collaboration with international partners, forms one strand of this approach.

Due to the operational nature of this data and the frequency of revision as a result of ongoing reporting, we cannot provide an accurate breakdown of this data on an annual basis.

This data includes information provided by international partners, working with the NCA and the Border Security Command, which may be revised as on-going reporting is received. Accordingly, seizures are reported over a longer time period to ensure accuracy.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL14929
Session
2024-26
Related items
People Smuggling: Boats
Monday, 9 February 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Subjects
Boats Seized articles English Channel People smuggling
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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