Written questions

EU Countries: Immigration Controls

Lords · Question HL1601 · Tabled 2 Jul 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Moraes

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have requested a suspension of the EU Entry/Exit System during peak periods in 2026; and whether they have had any discussions with the European Union about easing delays for non-EU citizens currently experienc

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 8 Jul 2026

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided by the Minister of State for Europe on 28 April in response to Question HC129419, which - for ease of reference - is reproduced below:The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is an EU scheme introduced to register trave...