UK-EU Relations

Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Baroness Twycross

Thursday 13th February 2025 Lords Chamber

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

I have to say that I do not have that in my pack. I will write to the noble Baroness on that. I personally do not eat foie gras, and I know many noble Lords feel the same.

[Viscount Younger of Leckie (Con)]

My Lords, hearing about promises at the general election, I am reminded of the clarion calls that came from the then Opposition about smashing the gangs and getting round the table with the French, as if it had not been done before. Can the Minister update us on what is actually happening on the ground? My understanding is that, in terms of the boats, sadly, the crossings are increasing.

[Baroness Twycross (Lab)]

The Government are meeting with four countries—France, Germany, Holland and Belgium—on those exact points.