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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of staffing and resources at the British High Commission in Georgetown to support the UK's diplomatic and commercial interests in Guyana.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of staffing and resources at the British High Commission in Georgetown to support the UK's diplomatic and commercial interests in Guyana.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will provide the annual running cost of each UK embassy, high commission and other overseas mission; and the number of UK-based and locally engaged staff employed at each post.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will provide the annual running cost of each UK embassy, high commission and other overseas mission; and the number of UK-based and locally engaged staff employed at each post.
The requested data is not centrally held by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will provide a list of overseas estate capital projects valued at over £1m being funded in 2026/27; the cost of each; and forecast expenditure in 2027/28 and 2028/29.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will provide a list of overseas estate capital projects valued at over £1m being funded in 2026/27; the cost of each; and forecast expenditure in 2027/28 and 2028/29.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) does not publish details of individual projects and their future costs, as it would prejudice the department's commercial interests and undermine the FCDO's ability to secure value for money for the taxpayer.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure UK Embassies support UK-based charities working overseas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to ensure UK Embassies support UK-based charities working overseas.
Our embassies work with a wide range of local and international Non Governmental Organisations (NGOs), including UK based International NGOs (INGOs). UK INGOs are a unique link between the UK public and communities abroad. While we are committed to increasing local leadership and delivery, UK INGOs remain crucial partners for many British Embassies and High Commissions due to their expertise, scale, and access. In times of distress, our Embassies and High Commissions provide consular assistance and advice to UK nationals including those working in INGOs. We also provide support and guidance to UK embassies on working with NGOs including through our new Politics, Governance and Rights Community of Expertise.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is the protocol regarding notification of the removal of an officer from the US Embassy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is the protocol regarding notification of the removal of an officer from the US Embassy.
Under the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations, diplomatic missions are required to notify the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the arrival and departure of members of the mission. Established notification procedures are in place for this process. The FCDO does not comment on the status of individual diplomats.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to reports regarding the removal of a US Embassy employee from the UK by US authorities, whether he has made an assessment of the role of the US military in this operation.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to reports regarding the removal of a US Embassy employee from the UK by US authorities, whether he has made an assessment of the role of the US military in this operation.
As the US investigation remains ongoing it would not be appropriate to comment on the details at this point. The UK Government and Metropolitan police remain in close contact with the US Embassy and US law enforcement agencies on this case.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the US Government sought a waiver of immunity regarding the removal of a US Embassy employee from the UK by US authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the US Government sought a waiver of immunity regarding the removal of a US Embassy employee from the UK by US authorities.
We do not comment on these matters.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she was informed that a US Embassy employee was removed from the UK by US authorities.
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she was informed that a US Embassy employee was removed from the UK by US authorities.
The Home Office were updated by the Metropolitan Police Service on 25 August about a US investigation that involved an officer from the US Embassy being recalled to the US.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect the UK consulate in Jerusalem from unlawful obstruction by Israel.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect the UK consulate in Jerusalem from unlawful obstruction by Israel.
The Israeli authority decision to close the British Consulate-General in Jerusalem is deeply regrettable. The focus now is on ensuring we can continue our diplomatic work and supporting efforts towards a two-state solution. The UK stands by the announcements made by the Foreign Secretary on 8 September.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Chinese super embassies established in other countries on those countries.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of Chinese super embassies established in other countries on those countries.
The planning decision on the proposed Chinese Embassy at Royal Mint Court was taken independently by the then Secretary of State for Housing, Steve Reed. Intelligence agencies were involved throughout the process and an extensive range of measures were developed to manage any risks.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to the FCDO Annual Report and Accounts 2025-26, HC521, of 16 July 2026, page 226, whether she has made an assessment of the value for money of the PFI contract for the Berlin Embassy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, further to the FCDO Annual Report and Accounts 2025-26, HC521, of 16 July 2026, page 226, whether she has made an assessment of the value for money of the PFI contract for the Berlin Embassy.
The Berlin Embassy is the only Private Finance Initiative (PFI) facility the FCDO has, and this facility has been operating since 2000. The contract term is 30 years, and this is due to end in June 2030. Throughout the operational life of the contract the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has ensured that all contract terms and conditions, including service benchmarking when appropriate, have been discharged and that the embassy is maintained and serviced in accordance with the contract terms and conditions. The FCDO has entered into the project hand back period and has mobilised a team to determine what will be the best value for money and operational model for the embassy and the FCDO post June 2030.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to Schengen area member state embassies in London regarding (a) levels of availability of publicly available Schengen visa appointment slots for individual applicants and (b) the use of automated software by third-party agencies...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to Schengen area member state embassies in London regarding (a) levels of availability of publicly available Schengen visa appointment slots for individual applicants and (b) the use of automated software by third-party agencies...
The issuing of Schengen visas, including the management of visa application systems and appointment availability, is a matter for individual Schengen States, which set and enforce their own entry requirements and visa processes.
Individuals experiencing difficulties with Schengen visa applications should contact the relevant embassy, consulate or visa application provider for further advice.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 7 November 2025, to Question 86672, on Palantir, whether Officials from the UK Embassy in Washington communicated with Global Counsel over the visit.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 7 November 2025, to Question 86672, on Palantir, whether Officials from the UK Embassy in Washington communicated with Global Counsel over the visit.
I refer the Hon Member to the Government's statement and release of information on 11 March, providing an update on the response to the Humble Address. The Government is working to ensure that Parliament's instruction is met with the urgency and transparency that it deserves.
Clause 70, discussed with new clause 55, agreed to. Clauses 71 to 74 agreed to. New clauses 14 and 60 agreed to. New clause 2, discussed with new clauses 3, 15, 16, 17, 38, 39, 45 and 51, negatived on division (3 to 10). New clause 3 negatived on division (2 to 10). New clause 4, discussed with new clauses 12 and 20, debated and withdrawn. New clause 6, discussed with new clauses 7, 8, 42 and 43, debated and withdrawn. New clause 8 negatived on division (5 to 10). New clause 15 negatived on division (3 to 10).
Clause 70, discussed with new clause 55, agreed to. Clauses 71 to 74 agreed to. New clauses 14 and 60 agreed to. New clause 2, discussed with new clauses 3, 15, 16, 17, 38, 39, 45 and 51, negatived on division (3 to 10). New clause 3 negatived on division...
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what outcomes have resulted from the UK High Commission in Islamabad’s engagement with civil society and human rights defenders.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what outcomes have resulted from the UK High Commission in Islamabad’s engagement with civil society and human rights defenders.
Our High Commission in Islamabad engages regularly with civil society organisations and human rights defenders to monitor risks and to inform UK advocacy and programming. This engagement has helped shape UK funded work that has, for example, delivered the first Child Labour Surveys in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab in nearly two decades; provided technical support to strengthen child protection laws and policies, including the establishment of model Child Protection Units; and supported community level initiatives that improve access to services and justice for vulnerable groups. The High Commission has also supported efforts to advance media freedom, including UK backed advocacy that contributed to Pakistan's Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act (2021). We continue to use insights from this engagement to advocate for fundamental freedoms and due process for all Pakistan's citizens.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether officials from her Department have (a) met with representatives from the Iranian Embassy in London in 2026 and (b) attended an Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution event with the Iranian Ambassador in 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether officials from her Department have (a) met with representatives from the Iranian Embassy in London in 2026 and (b) attended an Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution event with the Iranian Ambassador in 2026.
The Government has made its position on the Iranian regime clear, whether in relation to its state threat activity (see the Security Minister's oral statement on 4 March 2025), its repression of human rights protests at the turn of the year (see the Foreign Secretary's oral statement on 13 January), or its attacks on its Gulf neighbours in recent weeks (see the Prime Minister's oral statement on 2 March).
FCDO officials continue to raise all these issues on a regular basis with the Iranian embassy in London, along with a range of other issues affecting UK national interests, such as the cases of British nationals under detention in Iran. That kind of engagement has been maintained ever since the previous government permitted the Iranian embassy to reopen in London in 2015, as the Rt Hon Member can see from the answers of 20 September 2016 to Question 46281, 16 November 2016 to Question HL3001, 21 November 2017 to Question 113527, 22 January 2019 to Question 208787, 10 November 2020 to Question HL9786, 16 June 2021 to Question 14181, 18 and 19 October 2022 to Questions 59952 and 59003, and 25 May 2023 to Question 185892.
Similarly, she will be aware that representatives from the FCDO have regularly attended the Iran National Day event since the Iranian Embassy was re-opened in 2015, including when the Rt Hon Member was the Home Secretary.
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 9 March (HL14650), which British embassies currently fund projects supporting the work of the Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 9 March (HL14650), which British embassies currently fund projects supporting the work of the Prime Minister's Special Representative on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.
The UK funds numerous projects in support of the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) through our central programme and posts overseas, including a strong focus on our current PSVI focus countries - Bosnia and Herzegovina, Colombia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Iraq, South Sudan, and Ukraine - and on current major conflicts in which conflict related sexual violence (CRSV) has become a significant issue. For example, in February, the Foreign Secretary announced £20 million of new UK funding to support survivors of CRSV in Sudan, to be delivered through the British Office Sudan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Signal Group has undertaken work for the UK Government's Embassy in the United States.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Signal Group has undertaken work for the UK Government's Embassy in the United States.
The British Embassy in Washington engages on a regular basis with a wide range of organisations and partners across the United States in order to advance UK interests and the wider UK-US relationship.