HC Deb 13 October 1969 vol 788 c13W
Mr. Tilney

asked the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what instructions he has given to British Consulates in Western Europe in regard to help for British citizens who suffer accidents; and whether it is possible to contact a British Consulate at a weekend.

Mr. Foley

Consuls are under instructions to take all proper steps to safeguard the interests of United Kingdom nationals within their districts; these cover the contingency of grave or fatal accident. Varying arrangements exist for contact with consuls at weekends; they do not, however, apply in all cases to honorary consulates.