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Small Boats Migration
19 April 2022
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Ministry of Defence
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the operational response to small boat migration in the English Channel, with the Ministry of Defence taking primacy.
Action Requested
The MOD has commenced Operation ISOTROPE, which will operate until January 31, 2023, and is provided with an additional £50 million to enhance surveillance capabilities and manage migrant flows safely.
Key Facts
- The Prime Minister announced on 14 April 2022 that the MOD has commenced primacy for operational response.
- Operation ISOTROPE will operate until 31 January 2023.
- An additional £50 million of funding has been provided to enhance surface and surveillance capabilities.
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