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Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 4 June 2026. It was answered by Seema Malhotra (Labour) on Monday, 8 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Foreign Relations

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of (a) publishing and (b) notifying Parliament of (i) non-legally binding partnerships and (ii) Memoranda of Understanding signed with a foreign (A) national government and (B) local, regional, federal or state arms of government.

Answer

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 27 May in response to Question 2053. The same case by case consideration also applies to publication of Non-Legally Binding Instruments.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5964
Session
2026-27
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Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Foreign relations Parliamentary scrutiny
Link
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