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Commonwealth: Public Appointments

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 October 2024UIN 6984

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which candidate to be the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth the UK will support.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The decision on appointing the Commonwealth Secretary-General remains a matter for all members by consensus. The UK looks forward to working with the next Commonwealth Secretary-General.

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