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Jonathan Powell

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 114881

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell was paid as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations; and whether he completed a declaration of interests as Envoy.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Yes, on both counts.

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