Eurostar St Pancras: Border Control

Lord Kennedy of Southwark Excerpts

Tuesday 28th February 2023 Lords Chamber

[Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)]

I thank the noble Lord for that question. He is of course right that Eurostar trains no longer stop at those intermediate stations to take international passengers. I am not sure there is any reason from the Border Force perspective why they have not been reopened; as I understand it, these are matters for the train operating company. I am happy to look into the matter further, but that is the only answer I can give at this time.

[Lord Kennedy of Southwark (Lab Co-op)]

My Lords, the Minister has given some very optimistic answers today, and I hope he is correct. What if he is wrong?

[Lord Murray of Blidworth (Con)]

I am sure the noble Lord will bring me back to answer questions about it.