Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department will extend eGate access to holders of Indefinite Leave to Remain.

Some holders of Indefinite Leave to Remain are already eligible to use eGates where they meet the current requirements, including those relating to their biometric passport, age, digital immigration status and the nationality shown in their travel document, or where they qualify through the Registered Traveller Service.

The Government is exploring options to expand eGate eligibility to the majority of passenger arrivals in the UK. Any changes to eligibility will be announced once decisions have been made.