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Jonathan Powell

Asked by Ben Obese-JectyConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 26234

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 3 March 2026 to question 115117 on Jonathan Powell, for what reason does the start date of “early August” not correspond with the news story of 6 September 2024 titled “Jonathan Powell appointed as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations” which states that Jonathan Powell “will begin his role immediately”.

Answered by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on 11, 18 and 19 March in response to Questions 117954, 118781, 118787 and 119899.

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