Written questions by Jogee.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to help ensure Russia is held accountable for breaches of international law.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her counterparts in a) India and b) Pakistan about the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan on the health and wellbeing of children in that country.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her counterpart in the United States government regarding the development a of two-state solution to the war between Israel and Palestine.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her counterpart in the Democratic Republic of Congo on the outbreak of Ebola in that country.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken alongside her Arab counterparts to help protect residents in the West Bank from settler violence.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I gave at the last session of departmental oral questions on 21 April.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the British financial contribution to the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she will take to help a) protect the lives of and b) support people living in the West Bank.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I gave at the last session of departmental oral questions on 21 April.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with the (a) Southern African Development Community and (b) African Union on the political situation in Zimbabwe.

Awaiting answer.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what engagement she has had with her European counterparts in relation to the election of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether His Majesty’s Government has a preferred candidate to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent actions she has taken to support a two-state solution to the war between Palestine and Israel.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I gave on this issue at the last session of departmental oral questions on 21 April.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what are the priorities of His Majesty’s government for the election of the next Secretary-General of the United Nations.

The UK's priority is to select the candidate best equipped to lead the UN in tackling our shared global challenges. We will continue to engage with our international partners throughout the selection process.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps her Department has taken, alongside her SADC counterparts, to help secure supply chains of critical minerals.

The UK works closely with allies to strengthen critical minerals cooperation bilaterally and through fora such as the G7, G20 and related taskforces. This includes strong, mutually beneficial critical minerals partnerships across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) focused on improving resilience, supporting diversified supply chains and promoting the global transition to clean energy. The UK also supports the World Bank's global Resident and Inclusive Supply-Chain Enhancement partnership, providing knowledge, technical assistance and finance facilitation across the SADC region. We are also the largest contributor to the African Development Bank.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent steps she has taken to oppose the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and fourteen of her overseas counterparts on 24 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-israeli-settlement-expansion-in-the-west-bank.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking, alongside her European counterparts, to help strengthen the NATO alliance.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 21 April in response to Question 908775.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her Arab counterparts about the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and fourteen of her overseas counterparts on 24 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-israeli-settlement-expansion-in-the-west-bank.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her European counterparts about the expansion of illegal settlements in the West Bank.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers given on this issue by the Foreign Secretary and myself at the most recent sessions of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office oral questions on 3 March and 21 April, and to the joint statement issued by the Foreign Secretary and fourteen of her overseas counterparts on 24 December 2025: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-on-israeli-settlement-expansion-in-the-west-bank.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps she has taken to support the release of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi from house arrest in the last six months.

On 1 February, the Foreign Secretary called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all those arbitrarily detained in Myanmar, and we followed this up in March, by co-sponsoring a UN Human Rights Council Resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all those arbitrarily detained. Previously, in October 2025, our Head of Mission in Yangon encouraged the Myanmar military regime to grant access to Aung San Suu Kyi's family, and reiterated our calls for her release.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions she has had with her ASEAN counterparts on the incarceration of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.

On 1 February, the Foreign Secretary called for the release of Aung San Suu Kyi and all those arbitrarily detained in Myanmar, and we followed this up in March, by co-sponsoring a UN Human Rights Council Resolution calling for the immediate and unconditional release of all those arbitrarily detained. Previously, in October 2025, our Head of Mission in Yangon encouraged the Myanmar military regime to grant access to Aung San Suu Kyi's family, and reiterated our calls for her release.