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Police National Computer

Asked by Tonia AntoniazziLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 29 October 2024UIN 10121

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the PNC system in apprehending wanted individuals at airports.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

This Government has been clear that we will strengthen our border security, undertaking thorough checks to prevent serious criminals from entering the UK. Border Force and Police work closely together to protect UK security, and our border systems identify individuals wanted on the PNC.

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