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Electronic Travel Authorisations: Conferences and Trade Promotion

Asked by Alex BrewerLiberal DemocratHome OfficeTabled Answered 27 November 2025UIN 94124

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the Electronic Travel Authorisation on European business representatives attending trade events and conferences in the UK.

Answered by Mike Tapp

ETAs have been introduced to strengthen the security of our border. They also make travel easier by further digitising our immigration and borders system, ensuring millions of visitors, including business travellers, enjoy a seamless experience. The department does not hold data on numbers of visitors attending trade events and conferences.

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