Every parliamentary written question tabled by Ben Obese-Jecty this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what was the outcome of the recent discussions on the Chagos Islands deal between the director of the Foreign Office’s overseas territories and polar directorate and the attorney general of Mauritius.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026, to question 16169 on Jonathan Powell, if he will specify the exact start date Jonathan Powell commenced in the role as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what date did Jonathan Powell commence his role as Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) / Chagos Archipelago.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the a) value, b) length and c) scope is of the contract to train the Lebanese police force awarded to Siren Associates Limited in September 2025.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what date is Jonathan Powell’s role as Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress she has made in filling the post of Chargé d'Affaires and Deputy Head of Mission in the US.
The appointment of a Deputy Head of Mission to the British Embassy in Washington will be confirmed in due course in the normal way. The individual in question would only be appointed as Chargé d'Affaires if there was a temporary vacancy in the role of Amb...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell visited China on Departmental business between 5 July and 8 November 2024.
Jonathan Powell was appointed as National Security Adviser subsequent to the period specified. While he was appointed BIOT Envoy in August, he did not visit China in relation to this role during the specified period.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what meetings took place between Jonathan Powell and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office civil servants from the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate between 5
As part of his role as the PM's Special Envoy on BIOT, Jonathan Powell had meetings with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials from the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate on 2 August 2024, 30 August 2024 and 4 September 2024. Thes...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, by when will his Department respond to the FOI request from the Hon. Member for Huntingdon from 23 April 2026.
The Department apologises for the delay in responding to the Hon Member for Huntingdon. Officials are working on finalising a response and expect it to be with the Hon Member shortly.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 6167 on Russia: Shipping, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of exercising the right of visit on Russian Sh
In the early morning of 14 June, Royal Marines and Specialised Law enforcement Officers boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker - SMYRTOS - in the English Channel. This was a UK-sanctioned vessel, that had transited the UK territorial sea without a legi...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3899 on Diego Garcia: Military Bases, what progress he has made with the United States and with Mauritius on the way forward
I refer the Hon Member to the answer mentioned in his question. Future updates will be provided to the House in the normal way in due course.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to Question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of interdicting Russian Shadow Fleet ve
Article 110 of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides States with the Right of Visit in certain limited situations with regard to vessels encountered beyond a State's territorial waters. It does not provide this right within the territorial sea ...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what regulations within the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 are applicable to the mar
Sanctions enforcement can be taken, including with respect to vessels, by various domestic enforcement bodies under powers in the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many ISIS-linked British nationals are detained in camps in Syria.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 6 February 2025 in response to Question 27530.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which Syrian detainment camps are holding British nationals by a) the number held in each camp, b) gender and c) adult status.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 6 February 2025 in response to Question 27530.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, for what reason her Department declined an invitation for Ian Collard, Director of Security, to give oral evidence to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee in April 2026.
It is standard practice for government departments to agree with parliamentary committees the process by which evidence will be given by ministers and serving officials, and it is then for the committee in question to state whether they are satisfied that...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Fourth Report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy of Session 2024-26 on The National Security Strategy, HC 1045, published on 27 Ma
The EU is a key actor in countering hybrid threats, assisting its members to strengthen resilience, facilitate information sharing and provide practical support. The UK and EU undertook to hold strategic consultations on hybrid threats as part of the 2025...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, CP1338, published on 24 June 2025, what six-monthly foreign and security policy
The UK EU Security and Defence Partnership provides for regular foreign and security policy dialogue at ministerial and senior official level. Since May 2025, this has included high level dialogues in October 2025 and March 2026 covering a broad range of ...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much money has been saved from her Department's budget as a result of the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill not completing its passage in
No payments are due under the terms of the UK-Mauritius agreement until the Treaty has been ratified. Full details of the proposed payments have already been published in the Explanatory Memorandum accompanying the Treaty.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Gordon Brown held discussions with the government of Mauritius in 2009 during which the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands was raised.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 February to Question 109314.