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Sanctions

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 5 June 2025UIN 54267

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the oral contribution from the Minister of State for Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement on 15 May 2025, Official Report, col 525, when he plans to update the House on how a new joint sanctions intelligence function fit into the existing intelligence framework.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

In the conclusions of the sanctions enforcement review, the Government committed to explore options for more effective join up on intelligence, including the merits of a new joint sanctions intelligence function. This scoping will take place during the current financial year. I will keep the House updated on progress in implementing the review conclusions.

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