Written question – FCO, travel advice [19/03/2020]

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what (a) travel advice and (b) recourse to funds his Department is providing to people who’ve booked travel and accommodation abroad to attend sporting events which become cancelled or played behind closed doors. (28665)

Tabled on: 12 March 2020

Answer:
Nigel Adams:

The global response to coronavirus is developing rapidly, with many countries imposing travel restrictions and closing borders and we have now taken the step to advise against all but essential travel globally. We urge all British nationals in country to speak to their travel provider if they wish to return to UK and follow the guidance of local authorities while they remain overseas. Travellers should speak to their tour operator, airline, transport/accommodation provider and insurance company (as applicable) to discuss the options available to them.

The answer was submitted on 19 Mar 2020 at 15:49.