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Ministry of Defence: UK Border Force

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeMinistry of DefenceTabled Answered 23 February 2026UIN 112347

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department currently has operational command of Border Force vessels in the English Channel.

Answered by Al Carns

The Ministry of Defence does not have operational command of Border Force vessels in the English Channel.

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