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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Update on Irregular Migration

14 November 2022 · Home Office

Proposed by Suella Braverman Con Fareham and Waterlooville

Migrants & Borders

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At a glance

Key points

  • Update on Irregular Migration presented to Parliament by Suella Braverman
  • UK and France agree to a new joint operational plan to tackle illegal migration
  • UK to invest up to 72.2 million to support the plan

Issue summary

The statement updates Parliament on a strengthened UK-France bilateral arrangement to tackle illegal migration, focusing on small boat crossings at the shared border.

Action requested

The UK and France will intensify cooperation through a new joint operational plan underpinned by financial investment of up to €72.2 million from the UK to prevent and deter illegal migration, dismantle organised crime groups, and secure lives.

Key facts

  • Since July 2021, over 30,000 crossing attempts have been prevented.
  • Joint working has secured more than 140 convictions with over 400 years of prison time for people smugglers since early 2020.
  • The UK-France Joint Intelligence Cell has dismantled 55 organised crime groups and made over 500 arrests since its inception in 2020.
  • UK officers will join French law enforcement teams as embedded observers, sharing real-time information.
  • The UK pledged a financial investment of up to €72.2 million (around £62.2 million) for the period 2022-23.
  • The plan includes cooperation with other neighbouring countries and European partners on a 'whole of route approach'.
  • The UK and France have committed to working together to tackle illegal migration from Albania.
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