§ Mr. Hordernasked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs whether he will instruct British consulates abroad to inform British citizens travelling abroad of the assistance which they are able to give if they should find themselves robbed of their money and possessions.
§ Mr. LuardInformation about the nature and extent of consular assistance is better given before British travellers leave this country. An explanatory leaflet accompanies all passports issued and every opportunity is taken. For example, through the media and the Association of British Travel Agents, of explaining what consuls may and may not do. Consulates abroad will give this information if requested but have no facilities for informing British tourists generally.