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Migrants, including a mother and her two children, said they came from Iraq.
Home Secretary Sajid Javid says about 230 migrants have tried to cross the Channel in December.
Sajid Javid has said a “major incident” is unfolding in waters off the south coast of England.
Caroline Nokes' visit to Dover comes after Home Secretary declared the migrant crisis a ‘major incident’.
The home secretary announced the move on Friday.
At least 70 people have made the journey since Christmas Day.
Nine migrants have been detained on a beach in Dover, Kent, after crossing the English Channel in a small boat. The group comprises five men, one woman, two boys and a girl. This is the latest attempt to enter England after at least 43 people, tried to cross the English Channel on Christmas Day and Boxing Day.
They included two children.
In the early hours of 27 November, the UK Border Force and Coast Guard intercepted a dinghy carrying nine people, including four children, attempting to cross the English Channel.
He's completed the 330-mile feat in 49 days.