Oral QuestionForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 26 August 2025Answered: 2 September 2025

Asked by

Daniel Francis

LabourBexleyheath and Crayford

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

Answer from Hansard

The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Stephen Doughty)

First, I express my deep condolences over Holly’s death. I know this is a very distressing time for Mr and Mrs Woodcock and the whole family. My hon. Friend will know about the consular support that is being provided, as we have spoken about that. I would, of course, be very happy to meet him and the Woodcock family to discuss the matter further, although he will understand that I cannot get directly involved in overseas investigations by authorities in France.