HC Deb 17 July 2002 vol 389 cc383-4W
Dr. Murrison

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what plans he has to improve the services offered by consular staff to UK nationals. [68235]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

We continually seek ways to improve the consular services offered to British nationals who get into difficulties overseas. Recent initiatives include the Know Before You Go campaign which encourages British travellers to make better preparations before they go overseas, producing guidelines on forced marriage for the police and improving our travel advice by including travellers tips for gay travellers.

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