PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
British Nationals Abroad: Detainees (6 September 2022)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to secure the release of British people detained abroad.
Asked by:
Mohammad Yasin (Labour)
Asked by:
Mohammad Yasin (Labour)
Answer
Consular staff work tirelessly and tenaciously to give support to British nationals overseas and their families. This includes around 5,000 individuals who are arrested or detained each year. Our support is tailored to the needs of the individual and their situation, doing more for those who need more help.
Answered by:
Rehman Chishti (Conservative)
6 September 2022
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