Source · Select Committees · Public Accounts Committee
Recommendation 24
24
Rejected
Rwanda partnership's value for money depends on deterring a significant number of illegal entries.
Conclusion
The success—and value for money—of the Rwanda partnership depends on whether it deters people from making dangerous and illegal journeys to the UK, including small boat crossings. In 2023, the Home Office estimated that illegal entries need to reduce by one third from 2022 levels for the policy to represent value for money. Based on illegal migration levels at that time, this was equivalent to approximately 10,000 people. However, estimated costs are subject to change. For example, any reduction in asylum support costs in the UK, including asylum accommodation costs, would mean more journeys need to be deterred to achieve value for money from the partnership.41
Government Response Summary
The government notes the recommendation, stating that the evaluation of deterrent impact and value for money for the MEDP policy will not proceed because the policy's operationalisation has ceased.
Government Response
Rejected
HM Government
Rejected
5.1 The government notes the Committee’s recommendation. 5.2 The evaluation of deterrent impact and value for money for the MEDP policy will not proceed because the operationalisation of the policy was ceased.