Questions & Answers
Q1
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The question follows an initial concern about the operational efficiency of Border Force.
What steps she is taking to strengthen the effectiveness of Border Force. She works tirelessly not just to secure our borders but also on security work to intercept illicit and counterfeit goods at airports and sea. This work covers over 140 major UK ports and airports.
I have commissioned an independent review of Border Force to identify ways in which its operation can be improved. This includes work across more than 140 major sea and airports across the UK.
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Specific steps or timeline for improvements not provided, only mentions a review is being commissioned.
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Q2
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The MP addresses concerns from her constituents in Ynys Môn about illegal immigration, highlighting the increase of Border Force staff at Holyhead from 20 to 60.
My Ynys Môn constituents are concerned about illegal immigration. Will my right hon. Friend thank Border Force for its work? Can she reassure people across Anglesey that the Government remain committed to giving refuge to all those who need it, while acting compassionately and swiftly to remove those who do not?
My hon. Friend is absolutely right about the work under way in Holyhead, which includes expanding from 20 to 60 staff members. The team works on both passenger and commercial security, addressing concerns of illegal migration with increased local jobs.
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Does not explicitly commit to compassionate and swift removal or providing refuge.
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Q3
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The MP seeks assurance on the Government's commitment to maintaining public safety while aiding Ukrainian refugees.
Will my right hon. Friend assure me that as the Government rightly help those most in need from Ukraine, they will continue to make the security of the British public a priority through the use of biometrics and other security checks for refugees entering the United Kingdom?
My hon. Friend is absolutely right about security checks for reasons related to domestic safety. Work is under way on digitalising borders, involving not just the Home Office but also the Cabinet Office in post-Brexit global Britain initiatives.
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Does not provide a direct assurance regarding continued security measures for Ukrainian refugees.
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