Middle East: Armed Conflict
Commons · Question 117937 · Tabled 4 Mar 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Nick Timothy
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what alternatives to air travel she is considering for British nationals in Middle Eastern countries unable to travel home due to the closure of airspace.
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 assisted departures have now taken place from both Oman and ...