Written question asked by Gregory Campbell (Democratic Unionist Party) on Monday, 4 September 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 7 September 2023 (named day). It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Thursday, 7 September 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
Matthew Hedges
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will make a formal apology to Matthew Hedges on the level of support offered by his Department while Mr Hedges was in prison in United Arab Emirates.
- Answer
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The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) issued a formal apology to Mr Hedges on 31 August 2023 in accordance with the recommendations set out following an investigation by the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman, which upheld aspects of his complaint. Supporting British nationals when they need help abroad remains an enduring priority of the FCDO.
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- Written question
- Reference
- 197364
- Session
- 2022-23
- Subjects
- Diplomatic service Prisoners United Arab Emirates Hedges, Matthew
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- 2023-10-05 20:50:06 +0100
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