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France: British Nationals Abroad

Asked by John McDonnellLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 2 February 2026UIN 107343

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department is monitoring far right activity by British citizens in France.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not have any specific remit in that regard.The UK government cooperates on a regular basis with our close ally and partner France on a range of security issues.

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