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Asked by Mrs Elsie BlundellLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 March 2025UIN 37752

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress he has made on appointing a special envoy for complex detention cases.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is committed to strengthening support for British Nationals overseas, including through the appointment of an Envoy for complex detention cases. Further details will be announced in due course.

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