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Written question asked by Lord Wigley (Plaid Cymru) on Tuesday, 10 March 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 March 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Monday, 30 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Middle East: British Nationals Abroad

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how many UK citizens currently located in Iran and neighbouring countries affected by recent military hostilities have asked the UK government for assistance in returning to the UK; how many have been promised such assistance; and how many have returned to the UK to date.

Answer

I refer the Noble Lord to the statement Lord Collins made to the House on 19 March (Official Report, vol. 854, cols. 1121-1124), where he provided the latest details on our consular support to British nationals in the region.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL15423
Session
2024-26
Related items
Middle East
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Subjects
Armed conflict British nationals abroad Middle East Repatriation
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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