Source · Select Committees · Defence Committee
Recommendation 1
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The announcement of this policy appears to have been made prematurely.
Conclusion
The announcement of this policy appears to have been made prematurely. When the Government has been asked for details, it has consistently responded that these were being worked out. Announcing a policy before finalising the details is bad practice, particularly when that policy area is so sensitive. We question why such a premature announcement was made. (Paragraph 4) Migrant crossings of the Channel
Government Response
Acknowledged
HM Government
Acknowledged
On 14 April, the Prime Minister announced major reforms to UK immigration policy, including the Economic and Migration Development Partnership with Rwanda as well as confirming military primacy for small boats migration in the English Channel. the policy detail. Indeed, prior to the Prime Minister’s announcement, we had already confirmed the initial policy intent and that it was part of a wider package of immigration reforms that was being developed. This was confirmed by the Minister for the Armed Forces responding to an Urgent Question in the House of Commons on 18 January. The MOD committed to updating the Houses of Parliament once the policy and operational detail had been finalised and fulfilled this commitment by laying a Written Ministerial Statement on 19 April.