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Transport: EU Countries

Commons · Question 127365 · Tabled 14 Apr 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 22 Apr 2026

Question

Asked by Al Pinkerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Entry Exit Scheme on UK travellers and transport flows.

Answer

Answered by Keir Mather, 22 Apr 2026

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) was fully implemented across all Schengen countries on 10 April 2026, and the UK Government continues to engage the European Commission and member states to seek prioritisation of fluidity at the border. Additionally, my dep...