Written questions

United Arab Emirates: Repatriation

Commons · Question 116978 · Tabled 2 Mar 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 11 Mar 2026

Question

Asked by Daisy Cooper

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether foreign nationals married to UK citizens will be entitled to accompany their spouse on repatriation flights from the UAE.

Answer

Answered by Hamish Falconer, 11 Mar 2026

The safety and security of British nationals is our top priority. On 3 March, the Foreign Secretary spoke to the House about the consular support available to individuals in the Middle East, and plans for a first assisted departure from Oman. We will prov...