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Immigration Controls: Manchester Airport

Asked by John McDonnellLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 3 December 2024UIN 15635

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions her Department has held with the PCS union over proposed changes to Border Force rosters at Manchester Airport from 1 April 2025.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

Manchester Airport Group are investing £1.3 Billion in infrastructure transformation at Manchester Airport. During 2025, the Airport will transition from being a three-terminal operation to two terminals, and forecast passenger growth of 22% over the next two years.

As a consequence, Border Force have to reshape their operating model in line with the infrastructure changes. In addition, Border Force at Manchester Airport have seen the introduction of new rosters on an annual basis over several years.

The ambition is that all staff will be able to work the new roster. Anyone with a contractual workplace adjustment who is unable to work the roster will be given tailored individual support to secure suitable alternative roles.

The programme team have undertaken regular engagement with PCS and will continue to do so.

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