Written questions

UK Border Force: Interviews

Commons · Question 8741 · Tabled 10 Jun 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 15 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Rupert Lowe

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of asylum and immigration interviews conducted by Border Force, including asylum screening interviews and immigration enforcement interviews, are carried out (a) via video calling appl

Answer

Answered by Mike Tapp, 15 Jun 2026

The Home Office uses professional interpretation and translation services to support asylum, immigration and wider operational processes. These services are delivered through centrally managed arrangements, including the Interpreter and Language Services ...