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British Overseas Territories: Politics and Government

Asked by Adam JogeeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 June 2026UIN 5594

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what consideration she has given to improving cross-government coordination for the Overseas Territories through the Cabinet Office.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Overseas Territories Ministerial Group which I chair already provides for effective coordination of UK Government policy and activity on strategic and cross cutting issues affecting the OTs.

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