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Jonathan Powell

Asked by Kevin HollinrakeConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 April 2026UIN 119940

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what interests Jonathan Powell declared whilst he was Special Envoy to the Prime Minister on BIOT negotiations.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

There are established mechanisms in place for the management of interests. In line with long-standing practice, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not comment on individual cases.

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