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Immigration Controls: Local Government

Asked by Sojan JosephLabourHome OfficeTabled Answered 4 September 2025UIN 73946

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with local authorities in areas where the EU Entry/Exit System will come into force on 12 October 2025.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

The EU Entry/Exit System will be implemented at the juxtaposed border controls in the UK. Ministers and officials have been working closely with key affected stakeholders to ensure the necessary preparations are in place. This includes frequent engagement between the Department for Transport and local authorities including Kent County Council.

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