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Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by John Howell (Conservative). It was answered by Grant Shapps (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Covid-19: Repatriation of British Nationals

Question

What steps his Department has taken with the Foreign and Commonwealth Office to repatriate British nationals stranded overseas as a result of the covid-19 pandemic.

Answer

We estimate that more than 1.3 million people have returned to the UK via commercial routes, the majority through our work to keep the vital routes open.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
902644 
676 cc368-9 
Session
2019-21
Oral question type
Lead
Procedure
Hybrid proceedings
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
British nationals abroad Repatriation Departmental coordination Coronavirus
Link
View this Oral question on hansard.parliament.uk