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Jonathan Powell

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 21 April 2026UIN 124810

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March 2026 to Question 114881 on Jonathan Powell, how much Mr Powell was paid as Special Envoy for British Indian Ocean Territory negotiations.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

Details of individual renumeration arrangements are not routinely disclosed. The Special Envoy's appointment and terms of engagement were agreed in accordance with established procedures.

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