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Debate between Lord Spellar and Diana Johnson(8 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr John Spellar (Warley) (Lab)
1. What estimate she has made of changes in the number of Border Force personnel over the course of this Parliament.
Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
4. What estimate she has made of changes in the number of Border Force personnel over the course of this Parliament.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mrs Theresa May)
I recognise that there is an urgent question on the tragic circumstances of Orlando later, but I am sure that the thoughts and prayers of the whole House are with the victims of this appalling terrorist attack and their families.
Over the course of the financial year, the number of full-time equivalent staff in Border Force is expected to remain flat. Budgets have not been finalised beyond the current financial year, so I am unable to provide an estimate of staffing levels for subsequent years.