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COE Committee of Social Rights

Asked by Gordon McKeeLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 16 July 2026UIN 17551

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the UK plans to nominate a candidate for a seat on the European Committee of Social Rights at the Council of Europe.

Answered by Chris Elmore

We are aware of the ongoing nomination process, but any decision to nominate a candidate will be announced in the normal way.

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