Question follow-through · 126829

Asylum: Russia

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the maritime interdiction of Russian Shadow Fleet vessels in British waters on asylum applications from Russian service

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Answering body
Home Office
Tabled
13 Apr 2026
Target answer date
15 Apr 2026
Answer
22 Apr 2026 · 9 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 13 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the maritime interdiction of Russian Shadow Fleet vessels in British waters on asylum applications from Russian service

  2. 15 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The Home Office is working closely with other Government departments in relation to the Russian Shadow Fleet. It would not be appropriate to comment in detail on those discussions or on security matters.The Home Office monitors impacts of HMG actions, pol...

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