Oral Question·Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 10 February 2020Answered: 13 February 2020
Answering Minister
the Minister of State, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Answer from Hansard
The Minister for Development (Anneliese Dodds)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for raising the issue of illegal migration. This Government are strengthening key international relationships to tackle organised immigration crime, increase returns and secure our borders. My Department is also funding activity to address the drivers of irregular migration by improving the prospects of people in their home region, tackling humanitarian crises and targeting trafficking.