Written question asked by Lord Davies of Stamford (Conservative) on Thursday, 30 June 2005, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 July 2005. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Tuesday, 12 July 2005 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

UK Consular Services

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has for the British consulate-general in (a) Hamburg and (b) Munich; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Following the announcement my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary made to the House on 15 December 2004, OfficialReport, columns 137–40WS about changes to the UK's network of overseas representation, officials have been reviewing how we can provide trade, consular and other services in Germany most cost-effectively, and finalising recommendations about the precise size and structure of the British consulates in that country. The results of this work will be made public when it is finished.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 9879; 436 c880W;436 c880W
Session: 2005-06
Related items: Written Statement on changes to diplomatic representation overseas
Wednesday, 15 December 2004
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects: Diplomatic service Germany