Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 908070

Diplomatic Service: British Nationals Abroad

Tabled: 25 February 2026
Answered: 3 March 2026
Named Day

Question

Matt Bishop

LabourForest of Dean

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve consular support for British nationals overseas.

Answer

Mr Hamish Falconer
Providing consular support is a vital public service, with more than 20,000 British people given tailored assistance each year.We are continually investing in improvements, including integration of AI to improve efficiency, alongside staff training and cr...

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