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Written question asked by Lord Bourne of Aberystwyth (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2026. It was answered by Lord Hanson of Flint (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Home Office.


Immigration Controls: EU Countries

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking, if any, to ease passport checks upon UK travellers in EU countries.

Answer

Passport checks for British citizens in EU countries remain a matter for individual member states.

The Government continues to engage the European Commission and European countries to understand the new border process changes and to promote flexible, pragmatic solutions for UK travellers.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1969
Session
2026-27
Subjects
British nationals abroad EU countries Immigration controls Passports
Link
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