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<p>The Government is in regular discussion with French counterparts at ministerial
and official level on all aspects of the migrant situation in Northern France.</p><p>In
line with the UK-France Joint Declaration signed in August 2015, both countries carry
out joint communications visits to the camps in Calais and Dunkirk to inform migrants
about their rights and responsibilities.</p><p>The coordination of volunteers, charities
and NGOs in France is the responsibility of the French authorities. However, the UK
has issued advice for UK residents who want to help or donate to support migrants
in Calais. The advice, offered directly on the FCO travel advice website (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/france)
is to give to registered and experienced humanitarian charities who are best placed
to distribute donations in an organised manner.</p><p>Ministers regularly update Parliament
on all aspects of the situation in Northern France.</p>
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