Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 10 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Hamish Falconer (Labour) on Thursday, 16 April 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
British Nationals Abroad: Diplomatic Service
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance his Department provides on the provision of consular assistance to British nationals who also hold citizenship of the country in which they are detained or subject to legal proceedings.
- Answer
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Guidance on eligibility for UK consular assistance is publicly-available at GOV.UK at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/who-the-fcdo-can-support-abroad. If the Hon Member has a specific case that he wishes me to look into, he should write to me setting out the details.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 124960
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Detainees Civil proceedings British nationals abroad Diplomatic service Dual nationality
- Link
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- 2026-04-16 16:29:07 +0100
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