Soundbites - UK to build a two-million pound wall in Calais to try to stop migrants jumping on to lorries leaving for Br

The transcript discusses the security challenges at the port of Calais, highlighting the ineffectiveness of physical barriers like walls and fences in stopping migrant-related issues. It emphasizes the increasing violence faced by truckers and drivers, including attacks with petrol bombs and machetes. The speaker argues for increased manpower and resources to protect drivers and manage the migrant camps, suggesting that a focus on human resources rather than physical barriers is necessary for short-term security and long-term solutions.

What is the main argument against building a wall as a security measure at the port?

• It is too expensive to build.

• It will not solve the problem but push it further out.

• It will take too long to construct.

• It will create more jobs for construction workers.

What has been the impact of the increased violence on truck drivers?

• They have been given more vacation time.

• They have received better pay for their work.

• They have faced threats and attacks, making their jobs dangerous.

• They have been able to complete their routes faster.

Why is there a need for increased manpower at the port?

• To build more walls and fences.

• To ensure the safety of drivers and manage the migrant camps.

• To reduce the number of police officers on duty.

• To increase the number of migrants in the camps.

What is one of the proposed short-term solutions to protect drivers?

• Providing drivers with weapons for self-defense.

• Building higher walls.

• Implementing a curfew and increasing police presence.

• Reducing the number of trucks on the road.

What is the ratio of migrants to police officers mentioned in the transcript?

• 10 to 1

• 5 to 1

• 20 to 1

• 15 to 20 migrants per police officer