Oral Question·Department for Business and Trade
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 25 June 2026Answered: 2 July 2026
Asked by
Lloyd Hatton
Labour — South Dorset
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Business and Trade
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.