Air India Plane Crash

Jas Athwal Excerpts

Monday 16th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Falconer]

I pay tribute to my hon. Friend’s work in Derby on this—those photos are heartbreaking, particularly the one she mentions that so many in this House will have seen. We are trying to support Indian investigations in two areas: in relation to the Air Accidents Investigation Branch and through our disaster victim identification service, which is also on the ground. This is a truly horrific tragedy, and we are doing all we can to try to understand how it happened, and to support those affected as quickly as possible.

[Jas Athwal (Ilford South) (Lab)]

I thank the Minister for his statement, and all the first responders who were on the scene. I thank the British involvement in helping the Indian authorities. When this is all over, and attention has shifted away, will our officials be there until our residents are satisfied that we have done all that we can for the Indian authorities?

[Mr Falconer]

I confirm that we will provide British families with all the support they require during this horrific incident.