Written questions

Undocumented Migrants: English Channel

Commons · Question 77658 · Tabled 16 Sep 2025 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 17 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Matt Vickers

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will make it her policy to ensure that recovered life jackets are not re-entered into circulation for use in further crossings.

Answer

Answered by Alex Norris, 17 Oct 2025

The majority of life jackets seized arrive in very poor condition and may be damaged during the recovery process, and are disposed of by Border Force’s approved contractors and, where appropriate, any suitable materials are recycled.