Written question asked by Hannah Bardell (Scottish National Party) on Thursday, 22 October 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 2 November 2020. It was answered by Nigel Adams (Conservative) on Monday, 2 November 2020 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
British Nationals Abroad: Coronavirus
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what basis the decision was made to publish advice on his Department's website that British citizens stranded abroad during the covid-19 pandemic should crowdfund if they could not afford to travel back to the UK.
- Answer
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I was pleased to meet with the Honourable Lady on 19th October to discuss the FCDO's consular work.
Advice on financial assistance for British Nationals abroad is longstanding and sets out all possible options British nationals may explore given the FCDO is not funded to provide financial assistance. We have recently reinforced to consular staff that while individuals may choose to crowdfund this is not an option we require them to explore before they seek an emergency loan to return home.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 107683
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- British nationals abroad Internet Repatriation Travel information Crowdfunding Coronavirus Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
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- 2020-11-02 11:52:13 +0000
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