Written question asked by Lord Alton of Liverpool (Crossbench) on Monday, 6 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Thursday, 16 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.

Immigration Controls: British National (Overseas)

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to let British National Overseas passport holders use e-Passport Gates at UK airports.

Answer

The Government keeps eGate eligibility under review to ensure we are balancing border security and passenger flow. We have recently passed legislation to lower the eGate eligible age from 10 to 8 years old for those nationals who can currently use eGates to enter the UK.

We are continuing to explore options to increase the use of automation and eGates at the UK border, including to British National (Overseas) passport holders.

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Type: Written question
Reference: HL1650
Session: 2026-27
Subjects: Airports Immigration controls British national (overseas)
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

Immigration Controls: British National (Overseas)

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