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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 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, when Jonathan Powell was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the BIOT; and what security clearance he had upon that appointment.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on 11, 18 and 19 March in response to Questions 117954, 118781 and 119899.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129315
Session
2024-26
Related items
Jonathan Powell
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Jonathan Powell
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Jonathan Powell
Thursday, 19 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Mauritius Sovereignty Vetting Powell, Jonathan Chagos Islands
Link
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