Written questions

Undocumented Migrants: Northern Ireland

Commons · Question 7996 · Tabled 9 Jun 2026 · Northern Ireland Office · Official record

Answered 16 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on reducing illegal immigration from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.

Answer

Answered by Hilary Benn, 16 Jun 2026

Reducing illegal immigration, for which the Home Office is primarily responsible, is a priority for this Government. The UK carries out intelligence led operations to target potential abuse of Common Travel Area routes, including between Ireland and North...