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Cruise Scotland fears immigration checks will harm business

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Changes to the system of immigration checks for cruise ship passengers could deter liners from stopping in Scotland, it has been claimed.

The UK Border Force had previously cleared cruise ships in advance, on the basis of passenger and crew manifests.

But now passengers must have documents checked, face to face, at the first UK port of call.

Cruise Scotland, which promotes Scottish ports as a destination, warned the changes could damage the industry.

Continue story at:  BBC News Scotland
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