British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office written question – answered at on 6 December 2024.

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Photo of Priti Patel Priti Patel Shadow Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will publish details of the (a) travel and (b) costs associated with Jonathan Powell’s role in the negotiations on the future sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Photo of Stephen Doughty Stephen Doughty Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

A decision on publishing details of costs associated with his appointment will be made in accordance with FCDO policy on Direct Ministerial Appointments at a later date. Jonathan Powell has carried out limited overseas engagements in his capacity as envoy, including in Mauritius and the United States.

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