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Written question asked by Bishop of St Albans (Bishops (affiliation)) on Thursday, 15 May 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Friday, 30 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Collins of Highbury (Labour) on Monday, 2 June 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


British Nationals Abroad: Detainees

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to appoint a special envoy for British nationals arbitrarily detained overseas.

Answer

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office is committed to strengthening support for British Nationals overseas, including through the appointment of an Envoy for complex detention cases. Further details will be announced in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL7536
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Detainees British nationals abroad
Link
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