Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 103719

Switzerland: State Visits

Tabled: 7 January 2026
Answered: 13 January 2026

Question

Andrew Rosindell

Reform UKRomford

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has considered inviting the President of the Swiss Confederation for a State Visit to the United Kingdom.

Answer

Stephen Doughty
As the Hon Member is experienced enough to know, there are standard procedures for such matters. The Government's recommendations for State Visits are discussed at the Royal Visit Committee. These are then endorsed by the Foreign Secretary and Prime Minis...

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