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Jonathan Powell

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 19 March 2026UIN 119899

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 3 March 2026 to Question 115117 on Jonathan Powell, for what reason the direct ministerial appointment of John Powell as Special Envoy in early Augu

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Jonathan Powell was appointed in line with standard procedure, and his appointment announced in the usual way.

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