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Jonathan Powell

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 18 March 2026UIN 118787

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell attended the meeting on 23 July 2024 between the Mauritian Prime Minister and the Foreign Secretary.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Mr Powell was appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Envoy in early August 2024. All activities undertaken by him in that role were conducted appropriately and in line with established procedures.

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