Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the devolved Administrations on the regulations governing travel abroad for women seeking IVF treatment during the covid-19 lockdown period.

Before planning any travel, individuals should check all the domestic rules that apply where they are resident, including whether they could restrict international travel. There are different measures in place in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) travel advice provides guidance on COVID and non-COVID risks abroad. FCDO travel advice aims to help British nationals make informed decisions about foreign travel. The amount of information the FCDO can provide varies from place to place. For some parts of the world we may be able to offer very detailed advice; for others we may not. We cannot give tailored advice for individual itineraries.

The FCDO currently advises against all but essential travel to many countries and territories on the basis of COVID risks. Whether travel is essential or not is a personal decision and only individuals can make an informed decision based on their own individual circumstances and the risks. Travel disruption is still possible worldwide. Countries may bring in new measures with little notice such as border closures, movement restrictions or quarantine rules. Travellers should check the advice for their destination and be ready and prepared to stay overseas longer than planned.