Oral QuestionCabinet Office

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 27 November 2025Answered: 4 December 2025

Asked by

Rachel Taylor

LabourNorth Warwickshire and Bedworth

Answering Minister

the Minister for the Cabinet Office

Answer from Hansard

Chris Ward

I recognise the importance of this issue to my hon. Friend’s constituents. Amendments to Schengen rules are predominantly a matter for member states, but the Minister for the Cabinet Office has regular discussions with his counterparts in the EU, and I will ensure that he is aware of those concerns.