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Diplomatic Service: Travel

Asked by Juliet CampbellLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 20 November 2025UIN 91550

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps the Department is taking to ensure there are easy, accessible, diplomatic routes for ambassadors and high commissioners to utilise during travel to and from the United Kingdom.

Answered by Chris Elmore

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) regularly liaises with missions and airports to assist with the transit arrangements for ambassadors and high commissioners entering or leaving the UK, as well as other international visitors travelling to the UK on official business.

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