To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what are the duties of honorary consuls; and what remuneration they receive.

Under the supervision of a superintending post, honorary consuls can perform most functions of career consuls. Their main role, however, is helping and advising British nationals who find themselves in difficulty in their area.They provide a valuable and cost-effective service in areas where there is no career post. Honorary consuls are not paid a salary. However, they may receive an honorarium of up to £1,000 per annum in acknowledgement of their services and certain office expenses.