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Asked by Adam JogeeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 September 2024UIN 3462

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) adequacy and (b) implications for his policies of the candidates seeking appointment as the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

HMG is considering each candidate seriously in line with the UK's priorities. Who will be the next Secretary-General is a decision for Commonwealth Heads of Government to make by consensus at CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) in Samoa, in October.

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