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Air India Plane Crash 2025-06-16
16 June 2025
Lead MP
Caroline Nokes
Shipton Bellinger
Con
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Employment
Other Contributors: 24
At a Glance
Caroline Nokes raised concerns about air india plane crash 2025-06-16 in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Government Response
Provided detailed updates on UK's response, including immediate actions taken by the Foreign Office such as crisis teams deployment, consular assistance, and psychological support. Mentioned that AAIB team is on site to assist in investigations. Expressed condolences, committed to providing full support to British nationals and their families affected by the crash. Reiterated that investigators are working with Indian authorities to recover evidence including the cockpit voice recorder. Assured ongoing assistance through family liaison officers and consular staff. Stated that the UK has a proud record of playing its part in global aviation standards and confirmed that the Air Accidents Investigation Branch will be assisting with the investigation. He also mentioned providing support for families through family liaison officers and disaster victim identification service.
Caroline Nokes
Con
Shipton Bellinger
Offered condolences to the family of Ketan Shah, a constituent who was killed in the Air India crash. Mentioned that Ketan was a valued member of his local community and ran the village stores.
Updated the House on the UK's response to the Air India plane crash. Offered condolences, provided casualty figures (242 passengers and crew with 53 British nationals), described immediate actions taken by the Foreign Office including crisis teams in London, Delhi, and Ahmedabad, consular assistance, deployment of investigators from AAIB, and psychological support officers.
Priti Patel
Con
Witham
Expressed condolences for those killed and injured. Mentioned specific victims such as Akeel Nanabawa, Hannaa Vorajee, their daughter Sara, Javed Syed, Mariam Syed, their children, Hardik Avaiya, Vibhooti Patel, Fiongal Greenlaw-Meek, Jamie Greenlaw-Meek, and the former Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani. Highlighted community support in mandirs, gurdwaras, and places of worship. Raised concerns about consular assistance and requested updates on identification and return processes.
Emily Thornberry
Lab
Islington South and Finsbury
Expressed gratitude to Foreign Office staff and police officers for their difficult work in assisting the families affected by the tragedy.
Epsom and Ewell
Expressed condolences to the families affected by the crash, asked for reassurances on support being provided, inquired about steps taken to recover evidence, and requested details of support given to survivor Vishwash Kumar Ramesh.
Preet Kaur Gill
Lab/Co-op
Birmingham Edgbaston
Raised concerns about the impact on constituents who use Air India flights regularly and sought reassurances that UK Government is supporting efforts with Indian counterparts to determine cause of crash.
Bob Blackman
Con
Harrow East
Asked for update on support given to families of 169 Indian nationals due to visit UK, inquired about communication regarding the status of these individuals affected by the tragedy.
Navendu Mishra
Lab
Stockport
Expressed gratitude to emergency service workers for their efforts at the crash site, requested assurance that high commissioner's team will have adequate support and resources.
Gagan Mohindra
Con
South West Hertfordshire
Placed on record condolences and thanked community leaders for organising vigils. Raised concerns about extended family members providing care to those who lost loved ones, inquired about support provided.
Smethwick
Asked for further information on UK's role in the investigation and requested assurances that questions of families will be answered transparently and with accountability.
Adnan Hussain
Ind
Blackburn
Expressed condolences to constituents who lost family members, thanked Minister and Foreign Office staff for their prompt support and action in assisting affected families.
Sojan Joseph
Lab
Ashford
Extended sympathies to those affected, paid tribute to the Foreign Office staff working on this issue. Inquired about assistance provided by UK to Indian authorities in identifying remaining victims.
Shockat Adam
Ind
Leicester South
Expressed unity and support from community during tragedy, mentioned difficulties faced by some families in accessing information, requested urgent communication improvements for family support.
Alex McIntyre
Lab
Gloucester
Thanked Minister for support given to constituents and team over the weekend. Inquired about additional support for constituents travelling to India for identification of bodies and funeral arrangements, requested details on financial assistance provided.
Jim Shannon
DUP
Strangford
Expressed gratitude for the Minister's efforts and paid tribute to those affected by the Air India crash. Questioned how current global airline safety measures can be assured as adequate and robust.
Derby North
Paid respects to victims, particularly Dr Prateek Joshi and his family, and inquired about UK Government support for the Indian authorities' investigation and those affected by the tragedy.
Jas Athwal
Lab
Ilford South
Asked if officials will be involved until residents are satisfied with the help provided to Indian authorities.
Clive Efford
Lab
Eltham and Chislehurst
Inquired about resources available to family liaison officers and their ability to assist families promptly.
Tom Hayes
Lab
Bournemouth East
Thanked the Minister for his statement and commended community leaders in Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch for their support during the tragedy.
Barry Gardiner
Lab
Brent West
Asked about the progress of DNA testing for unidentified bodies and urged the Minister to expedite the process to allow families to proceed with funeral arrangements together.
Danny Beales
Lab
Uxbridge and South Ruislip
Welcomed the Government's support but questioned if the consulate’s resources would be reviewed as events unfold. Also, confirmed that British crash investigators were on site to provide support.
Sarah Coombes
Lab
West Bromwich
Expressed condolences and thanked the Minister for setting out the work done by the British Government in supporting the Indian authorities. Inquired about ongoing support provided for families affected.
Chris Vince
Lab/Co-op
Harlow
Asked for further detail on what the UK Government will be doing with the Indian Government to understand how this tragedy happened and prevent future occurrences.
Mark Sewards
Lab
Leeds South West and Morley
Expressed condolences and asked about support provided by the UK Government for families in the UK who lost loved ones due to the Air India crash, as well as support for the wider community.
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