Written Question·Home Office·UIN 108862

Immigration Controls: Biometrics

Tabled: 27 January 2026

Answered: 4 February 2026

Question

Shivani Raja

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the use of UK e-gates by nationals of countries that do not offer reciprocal access to UK passport holders; and what assessment has been made of the potential merits

Answer

Mike Tapp

The Government operates the UK border solely in the best interests of the UK, not the principle of reciprocity as this could undermine our security and ability to respond to emerging border pressures or threats. We recommend all eligible nationals make us...

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