Greece

Lord Davies of Oldham Excerpts

Wednesday 1st July 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Ashton of Hyde]

I am absolutely not going to tell the Greek Government how to deal with their economic situation. It is certainly not my place.

[Lord Davies of Oldham (Lab)]

My Lords, if Her Majesty’s Government can play only a limited role in the resolution of the crisis, at least they can do something on behalf of British citizens in Greece and those intending to go to Greece. The Minister gave a very limited answer on Monday to the question of whether our embassy in Greece would be strengthened and help given to those who are bound to find things difficult in getting money from the stricken Greek banks.

[Lord Ashton of Hyde]

I mentioned on Monday that we will increase the resources available if necessary, and the Foreign Secretary had agreed that. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office has updated its travel advice and we stand by to do everything we need to do to help British citizens go to Greece and enjoy their holidays. We think that it is good for Greece that they continue to do so.