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, whether British diplomatic posts may conduct welfare checks or monitor legal proceedings involving dual British nationals detained or charged in their other country of nationality.
- 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
- 124961
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Detainees Civil proceedings British nationals abroad Diplomatic service Dual nationality
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2026-04-16 16:29:07 +0100
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