Thank you for contacting me about Alaa Abdel Fattah, a British national imprisoned in Egypt. I appreciate your concerns and thank you for bringing them to my attention.
Through their global network, consular staff at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) endeavour to give appropriate and tailored support to British nationals overseas and their families in the UK 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
What the FCDO can and cannot provide to British nationals abroad, including in the event of imprisonment, is clearly set out in 'Support for British Nationals Abroad: A Guide', available on gov.uk.
The FCDO has confirmed that they are in regular contact with Mr Fattah's family to provide them with support and are urgently seeking consular access to ensure Mr Fattah's welfare. The UK Government also continues to raise his case with the highest levels of the Egyptian Government.
I have every confidence that officials from the British Embassy in Cairo are doing all they can to support Mr Fattah but I will press the FCDO on this matter on behalf of you and other constituents who have contacted me.
Once again, thank you for taking the time to write. If you require any further assistance, then please do not hesitate to get in touch.
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