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Jonathan Powell

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20562

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell had Developed Vetting security clearance whilst he was Special Envoy on Chagos; and whether his security vetting was awarded before he was appointed.

Answered by Cabinet Office

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 3 March in response to Question 115118.

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