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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 March 2022, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 March 2022. It was answered by Vicky Ford (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 March 2022 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Commonwealth Secretariat

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Government plans to support specific candidates in the election for Commonwealth Secretary General at CHOGM.

Answer

The position of Secretary-General is decided collectively by Commonwealth Heads of Government at CHOGM. Candidates for selection may come forward at any time. Heads will decide the next substantive Secretary-General appointment in Kigali in June.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
133295
Session
2021-22
Subjects
Public appointments Commonwealth Secretariat
Link
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