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British Nationals Abroad: Detainees

Commons · Question 103717 · Tabled 7 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 13 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what changes will be made to FCDO due diligence processes for high-profile consular cases following the review announced by the Foreign Secretary.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 13 Jan 2026

In 2024-25, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) answered over 400,000 requests for consular support from British nationals overseas, and provided more detailed consular assistance to over 22,200 British nationals overseas, including su...