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'One in, one out' scheme costs £56,000 per person returned to France, home secretary says

The UK government pays 56,000 pounds for every migrant returned to France under the one in one out scheme. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood revealed the cost associated with the deal. The arrangement aims to manage migrant flows by ensuring each person entering the UK is balanced by one returned to French territory. This specific per-person expenditure highlights the financial burden of the bilateral agreement on the UK treasury.

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  • ✓ The UK pays 56,000 pounds for each person returned to France under the one in one out scheme.
  • ✓ Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood revealed the cost of the migrant deal.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood disclosed the specific cost of 56,000 pounds per person returned to France.

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  1. UK spends 56,000 pounds per person under one in one out migrant scheme

    The UK government pays 56,000 pounds for every migrant returned to France under the one in one out scheme. Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood revealed the cost associated with the deal. The arrangement aims to manage migrant flows by ensuring each person entering the UK is balanced by one returned to French territory. This specific per-person expenditure highlights the financial burden of the bilateral agreement on the UK treasury.

    Why it matters

    The one in one out policy is a diplomatic agreement between the UK and France to control migration. It establishes a reciprocal exchange system for migrants. Legal questions remain regarding whether France has the authority to terminate the deal.

    What is confirmed

    • The UK pays 56,000 pounds for each person returned to France under the one in one out scheme.
    • Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood revealed the cost of the migrant deal.

    What to watch next

    • Legal rulings on whether France can end the migrant deal
    • Official government reports on total expenditure for the scheme
    Sources used for this update (5)
    1. BBC — 'One in, one out' scheme costs £56,000 per person returned to France, home secretary says
    2. The Guardian — UK paying £56,000 for each person returned to France under ‘one in one out’ scheme
    3. The Telegraph — ‘One in, one out’ deal costs £56k per migrant, Mahmood reveals
    4. The Times — Returning each migrant to France costs £56,000, says Shabana Mahmood
    5. Diplomacy and Law — One In, One Out Policy: Can France End the UK Migrant Deal?
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