Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 4 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 10 March 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 March 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Jonathan Powell

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the press release published on 6 September 2026 titled Jonathan Powell appointed as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations, on what date was Jonathan Powell a) appointed and b) commenced his role as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 3 March in response to Question 115117.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 117954
Session: 2024-26
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Tuesday, 28 April 2026
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House of Commons; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments
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Transferred: Yes
Subjects: Public appointments Mauritius Ministry of Defence Sovereignty Powell, Jonathan Chagos Islands
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