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<p>Border Force is undertaking a vital role in the search and rescue of migrants crossing
the Mediterranean, as part of a Frontex led programme. Border Force carried out for
the Department for International Development (DFID) funded search and rescue missions
in Summer 2015 and is currently undertaking a second DFID funded deployment, which
is due to end on 30th April 2016. Given the significant contribution made to date,
it is likely that Frontex will invite Border Force to continue its involvement in
future search and rescue programmes and Border Force is therefore currently establishing
its Mediterranean role after 30th April 2016 and the availability of further DFID
funding.</p>
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