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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 6 July 2026 (named day). It was answered by Stephen Doughty (Labour) on Monday, 6 July 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, on what date is Jonathan Powell’s role as Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago scheduled to end.

Answer

Mr Powell ceased his role as BIOT envoy when he was appointed to his new role as the National Security Adviser (NSA) on 8 November 2024.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
14523
Session
2026-27
Subjects
British Indian Ocean Territory Mauritius Sovereignty Powell, Jonathan
Link
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