Written questions

Undocumented Migrants: France

Lords · Question HL1278 · Tabled 24 Jun 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord McCrea of Magherafelt and Cookstown

To ask His Majesty's Government how much they have paid to the government of France to stop illegal immigrants arriving from boats into the United Kingdom.

Answer

Answered by Lord Hanson of Flint, 8 Jul 2026

The UK and France maintain a longstanding relationship on tackling illegal migration at our shared border. Joint work with France has prevented more than 44,000 crossing attempts since the last general election.The UK and France have reached agreement on ...