Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 6 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 February 2024. It was answered by David Rutley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 February 2024 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Lebanon: British Nationals Abroad

Question: To ask the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, how many UK nationals have requested consular assistance in Lebanon in the last four months.

Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has records of six instances where we provided consular assistance to UK nationals in Lebanon between 1 October 2023 and 31 January 2024. This number represents instances where consular assistance was provided following initial triage through our Consular Contact Centre. It does not include those who have registered their presence in Lebanon to receive updates from the FCDO. At present, we advise against all travel to Lebanon and advise British nationals currently in Lebanon to leave now via commercial means.

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