Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 25157
Diplomatic Service: British Nationals Abroad
Tabled: 20 January 2025
Answered: 28 January 2025
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to provide more effective support through (a) embassies and (b) consulates to UK nationals during crises abroad.
Answer
Mr Hamish FalconerFCDO consular assistance is available 24/7, 365 days a year. We have improved the ability to expand our enquiry handling during a crisis through new digital telephony and AI tools.Whenever a major incident happens overseas and a crisis evolves that affect...
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