This question was answered on 11th November 2014
Staff members in the India Team in the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in London and in our missions in India, do provide some support to the Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, my hon. Friend the Member for Witham (Ms Patel) in her role as Diaspora Champion where she is contributing to the objectives of Her Majesty’s Government. This includes arranging meetings, facilitating travel and providing media and logistical support.