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Home Secretary Amber Rudd has said that the UK and French governments remain committed to ensuring that children who are eligible to come to the UK are brought over as quickly as possible from the “Jungle” camp in Calais – and those still in the camp are given protection.

The Home Secretary gave an update to Parliament on the joint work of the UK and French governments on Monday (24/10/16), where the “Jungle” camp in Calais is being dismantled. Some migrants in the camp are still hoping to be able to make their way to the UK, however.

The UK government is bringing vulnerable children and those with family in the UK to England.

Amber Rudd told the House of Commons that, since her statement on 10 October, nearly 200 children had been brought to the UK.

In addition, it was confirmed that the UK would bring more children from Calais to the UK in the coming days and weeks – including both those with close family in the UK and those without family, but who meet the broader terms of the Dubs Amendment.

The Home Secretary also confirmed that the UK would contribute up to £36 million to maintain the security of the juxtaposed controls, support the clearance of the camp and ensure it remained closed. The funding will also be used to help keep children safe in France. Ms Rudd said:

“Our priorities are to keep our border secure, to tackle the criminal gangs that profit from the lives of the vulnerable, and to ensure those in the camp in need of protection are moved to places of safety – today’s camp clearance supports all these objectives.”

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