Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 119940

Jonathan Powell

Tabled: 11 March 2026
Answered: 10 April 2026

Question

Kevin Hollinrake

ConservativeThirsk and Malton

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what interests Jonathan Powell declared whilst he was Special Envoy to the Prime Minister on BIOT negotiations.

Answer

Stephen Doughty
There are established mechanisms in place for the management of interests. In line with long-standing practice, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not comment on individual cases.