Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance the Government has provided to consular staff in Qatar on supporting British citizens or dual nationals arrested during the World Cup.

The assistance the FCDO can provide to those who are arrested abroad is detailed in our publication: Support for British Nationals Abroad (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/support-for-british-nationals-abroad ). Consular staff are contactable 24/7, 365 days a year and strive to provide the right tailored assistance to those who request our help, doing more for those who need more help. The FCDO has existing, detailed guidance and training for consular staff who assist British nationals abroad. As with all major sporting events, we are working closely with the host authorities to support the safety of British nationals attending. Any fans considering travel to the World Cup should read the Qatar Travel Advice page (https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/qatar) and sign up for email alerts to stay up to date on the latest information.