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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 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, with reference to the news story entitled Jonathan Powell appointed as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations, published on 6 September 2024, whether the phrase He will begin his role immediately means that Jonathan Powell’s role as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the BIOT officially started on 6 September 2024.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 18 March in response to Question 118787.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
129513
Session
2024-26
Related items
Jonathan Powell
Wednesday, 18 March 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Public appointments Mauritius Sovereignty Negotiations Powell, Jonathan
Link
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