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British Nationals Abroad: Detainees

Asked by Alicia KearnsConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 June 2025UIN 57389

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has settled on the title of Consular Envoy for the new position dealing with complex consular cases and arbitrary detention.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

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

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