Minister for Immigration Compliance and the Courts Chris Philp said “We work closely with France and I will be in Paris early next week to seek to agree stronger measures with them, including interceptions and returns. This situation simply cannot go on.” He added the only option was to make the route “completely unviable” to deter people from attempting it. He said 22 people smugglers have been jailed in the UK so far this year, and two more were charged last weekend. Mr Philp also revealed he met French deputy ambassador Francois Revardeaux this week to discuss the issue, however, the Home Office has refused to provide any further details.