European Union cash is set to be used to fund a ‘holiday camp’ for migrants in Calais in a scheme that was last night condemned as being an ‘encouragement’ for the many thousands desperate to enter the UK illegally. The new day centre for migrants is being built on a former children’s summer camp, next to Calais port, where hundreds of illegals try to board lorries each day in the hope of stowing away to Britain. The French government has demanded a £3 million grant from the EU, which would include money that ultimately comes from British taxpayers. Scroll down for video
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French government has demanded £3million grant from the EU for camp
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Authorities are struggling to cope with thousands of migrants in Calais
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Plans include a day centre next to port where cars and lorries are stormed
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Critics warned the new plans could encourage more migrants to the area
@placeholder officials have said that the new complex will also contain dozens of cubicles which vulnerable migrants such as women and children will be able to sleep in and use as accommodation.