Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have requested a suspension of the EU Entry/Exit System during peak periods in 2026; and whether they have had any discussions with the European Union about easing delays for non-EU citizens currently experiencing additional border checks.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided by the Minister of State for Europe on 28 April in response to Question HC129419, which - for ease of reference - is reproduced below:

The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) is an EU scheme introduced to register travellers from third countries each time they enter or leave the Schengen area. While the UK is supportive of the aims of EES to improve border security, we want to see EES implemented in a way that minimises negative impacts on border fluidity. The Government is actively engaging EU and Member State counterparts on EES and has worked with industry partners to encourage clear communications to travellers. We continue to monitor implementation closely and keep Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Travel Advice updated. I have raised issues around EES implementation with multiple ministerial counterparts over recent months, and we continue to keep the situation in all Schengen member states under close review, raising issues as appropriate.