Oral Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
“What discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on introducing a statutory right to consular assistance.”
Tabled: 7 May 2025Answered: 13 May 2025
Asked by
Sir Iain Duncan Smith
Conservative — Chingford and Woodford Green
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
We are committed to strengthening support for British nationals abroad, including introducing a right to consular assistance in cases of human rights violations. The Department is considering a package of measures, which we will announce in due course, alongside options for stakeholder consultations.