Question to the Department for Transport:

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact on juxtaposed ports and Kent traffic flows should flexible and proportionate implementation of the EU Entry-Exit System not be applied during the May half-term holiday period.

The implementation of the EU’s Entry-Exit System at the juxtaposed portals is the responsibility of the French government and the UK government has worked closely with the border authorities to understand their rollout plans and resourcing.

The Department for Transport is also working closely with the UK juxtaposed portals (Port of Dover, Eurotunnel and Eurostar St Pancras) and the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum (KMRF) to prepare for full implementation of the EU Entry Exit System. As in the case during any peak travel period, the KMRF has assessed expected travel volumes and the necessary traffic management resources have been made available.