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Diplomatic Service

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 December 2024UIN 19317

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution of the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs of 5 December 2024, Official Report, column 519, what his planned timetable is for the introduction of a new right to consular assistance.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Government is committed to strengthening consular services, including introducing a right to consular assistance in cases of human rights violations. My department is considering a package of measures to achieve this, which we will announce in due course.

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