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Written questions by Gemmell.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Alan Gemmell this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

Department:All (14)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (5)Department for Business and Trade (4)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (1)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (1)Ministry of Defence (1)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (1)Scotland Office (1)

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9 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress her Department has made on negotiations on the British Council loan; and whether the British Council plans to close any offices.

Reply

I refer the Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 26 March (HWCS1470).

9 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports of attacks on Christian and Muslim sites in Jerusalem; and what diplomatic steps she is

Reply

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 14 April in response to Questions 124030-34.

9 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of aid entering Gaza on a daily basis; and what steps her Department is taking to increase the flow of aid.

Reply

I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 9 June, where - in setting out the action being taken by the UK in response to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza - she said that barely half the level of the 4,200 trucks ...

8 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the UK's priorities are for this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

Reply

The UK is working closely with Commonwealth partners to ensure this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda addresses the challenges of today's world, in particular delivering increased intra-Commonwealth trade, inve...

8 Jun 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered
Asked

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the UK's priorities are for its G20 leadership.

Reply

The UK is working closely with Commonwealth partners to ensure this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda addresses the challenges of today's world, in particular delivering increased intra-Commonwealth trade, inve...

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