Written questions

Undocumented Migrants: English Channel

Commons · Question 15695 · Tabled 3 Jul 2026 · Home Office · Official record

Answered 13 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps he is taking to help reduce the volume of channel crossings.

Answer

Answered by Alex Norris, 13 Jul 2026

The Government is taking decisive action to reduce Channel crossings by strengthening border security, intensifying cooperation with our international partners such as France, and targeting the criminal gangs who facilitate these dangerous journeys. We ha...