Craig Foreman and Lindsay Foreman

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 4 June 2026.

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Photo of Matt Vickers Matt Vickers Shadow Minister (Crime, Policing and Fire)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the welfare and health of Craig and Lindsay Foreman; and when UK officials last received consular access to them.

Photo of Matt Vickers Matt Vickers Shadow Minister (Crime, Policing and Fire)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with international partners on securing the release of British nationals detained in Iran, including Craig and Lindsay Foreman.

Photo of Matt Vickers Matt Vickers Shadow Minister (Crime, Policing and Fire)

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what support her Department is providing to the family of Craig and Lindsay Foreman; and whether additional assistance has been offered following their sentencing in Iran.

Photo of Hamish Falconer Hamish Falconer Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 19 May in response to Question 1501.

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