Discuss - Immigration Border Controls and Exit Checks - Tighten entry and exit checks at borders

Should entry and exit checks be tightened and reinforced to tackle illegal immigration?

Conservative "We have also brought back vital exit checks at ports and airports. And by April, those checks will be in force at all our major ports and airports. So we will be able not only to count people in, but to count them out again." Source: David Cameron Speech on Immigration, http://press.conservatives.com/post/103802921280/david-cameron-speech-on-immigration

DUP The DUP want "proper border controls and a tougher immigration policy". Source: 2015 DUP manifesto, http://dev.mydup.com/images/uploads/publications/DUP_NI_Plan_v_7.pdf

Green Party "The Green Party would progressively reduce controls on UK immigration", and "... aim to ensure that UK immigration control takes place primarily at ports of entry so that no resident is required to carry proof of residence." Source: Green Party Website.

Labour Labour want to introduce stronger border controls to tackle immigration with 'proper' entry and exit checks. Source: Labour Party. The party have promised to "control immigration fairly", including a proposal to stop the practice of hiring cheaper foreign workers in favour of British employees. They would also recruit an extra 1,000 border staff.

Liberal Democrat The Liberal Democrats would seek to reintroduce exit checks at UK borders so that they can identify people who may be overstaying their visa. Source: Liberal Democrat party website, http://www.libdems.org.uk/immigration

SNP The SNP would allow a devolved government to have complete control over immigration into Scotland, and to introduce a system similar to Canada to attract highly-skilled immigrants. Source: SNP Policy.

UKIP "Priority lanes would be introduced at borders for holders of UK passports. UK border staff would be increased by 2,500." Source: UKIP Website.

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