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Jonathan Powell

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 30 June 2026UIN 12325

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell visited China on Departmental business between 5 July and 8 November 2024.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

Jonathan Powell was appointed as National Security Adviser subsequent to the period specified. While he was appointed BIOT Envoy in August, he did not visit China in relation to this role during the specified period.

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