Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps the Government has taken to communicate to (a) international airlines and (b) international border authorities that the EU Settlement Scheme operates without physical documentation.

In preparation for delivery of the UK’s future border immigration systems regular stakeholder engagement meetings were held with representatives from the maritime, rail and air carrier organisations to consult on the likely shape of new border processes as well as the impact for them of the UK’s exit from the EU. Carriers are also engaged at a more local level with Border Force teams based at ports.

An all carrier alert was issued immediately prior to the end of transition through established channels and since January 1^st Carriers have made use of the direct access they have in the UK and overseas to Home Office officials should they require specific advice on individual passengers.

In addition, the Home Office’s overseas liaison network provide support to international border authorities should it be required.