§ Mr. SnapeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what assessment he has made of the treatment of the widow of a British subject who died in April this year in the Gambia, a constituent, whose name has been supplied to him. [90359]
§ Mr. HoonWhen a British National who is the customer of a tour operator dies overseas, the tour operator's representative normally takes responsibility for the necessary formalities. Our Consular staff provide advice and additional assistance as necessary.
In this case, our Consular staff played a supporting role in liaising with the tour operator's representative, the clinic and the mortuary. They also offered to speak to the police.
§ Mr. SnapeTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what services the Consular Service provides in the event of the death of a British subject abroad. [90358]
§ Mr. HoonThe services provided are set out in the Consular Services leaflet "Death Overseas", copies of which have been placed in the Libraries of both Houses.