British Nationals Abroad: Detainees
Commons · Question 103718 · 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, whether her Department plans to introduce mandatory social media checks for individuals receiving consular support.
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...