Written questions by Obese-Jecty.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the value for money of payments from the Government to Inter Mediate since 5 July 2024.

The Programming Operating Framework (ProF), published on gov.uk explains the Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office's approach to assessing value for money.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much does she estimate the 0.2% of Gross National Income reduction in funding for Official Development Assistance from 2027 will amount to in pound sterling.

I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 19 March outlining the UK's Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations for the period up to 2028-29, and to the accompanying documents setting out the detail of those allocations. I also refer him to the evidence provided by the Foreign Secretary and the Minister of State for International Development at the International Development Committee on 24 March, where they addressed questions at length about the Government's ODA policies and allocation decisions.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which projects will no longer be supported following the reduction in funding for Official Development Assistance in 2027.

I refer the Hon Member to the statement made to the House by the Foreign Secretary on 19 March outlining the UK's Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations for the period up to 2028-29, and to the accompanying documents setting out the detail of those allocations. I also refer him to the evidence provided by the Foreign Secretary and the Minister of State for International Development at the International Development Committee on 24 March, where they addressed questions at length about the Government's ODA policies and allocation decisions.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what date Lord Mandelson (a) was appointed to and (b) commenced his role as Ambassador to the United States of America.

Peter Mandelson's appointment was announced on 20 December 2024 and he commenced his role as Ambassador to the United States of America on 10 February 2025.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress she has made on legal options to pursue the Russian Shadow Fleet.

Disrupting the Russian shadow fleet is a priority for the UK and our action is having an impact. We have already sanctioned 595 shadow fleet vessels, and an estimated $4.5 billion less in Russian oil and oil products has been carried by these vessels as a result.On 26 March, the Prime Minister announced that UK Armed Forces and law enforcement officers would now be able to interdict vessels that have been sanctioned by the UK and are transiting through UK waters. Any action against these vessels would adhere to strict legal procedures and comply with both domestic and international law.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the press release published on 6 September 2026 titled Jonathan Powell appointed as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations, on what date was Jonathan Powell a) appointed and b) commenced his role as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy to the British Indian Ocean Territory.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 3 March in response to Question 115117.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken to impose sanctions upon Mojtaba Khamenei.

The Government has a wide range of sanctions in place in relation to Iran, including a range of sanctions measures which apply to key figures and entities who have provided funds or economic resources to the Iranian regime. These have resulted in a range of impacts: for example the freezing of UK based assets held by sanctioned individual Ali Ansari, including property.It would not be appropriate to speculate about potential future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce their impact.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she has taken to seize properties in London owned by Mojtaba Khamenei.

The Government has a wide range of sanctions in place in relation to Iran, including a range of sanctions measures which apply to key figures and entities who have provided funds or economic resources to the Iranian regime. These have resulted in a range of impacts: for example the freezing of UK based assets held by sanctioned individual Ali Ansari, including property.It would not be appropriate to speculate about potential future sanctions designations as to do so could reduce their impact.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what was the first meeting with the Government of Mauritius, after 5th July 2024, attended by National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell in association with her department.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to Question 115118 on 3 March.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has she made of the potential implications for her policies of the provisional measures order from the International Court of Justice regarding the Chagos Islands.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer to Questions 114799 and 114800.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when the National Security Advisor first received any (a) email and (b) other digital communications from her Department on the British Indian Ocean Territory prior to his commencement of the role as Special Envoy.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to Question 115118 on 3 March.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 111474.

I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's questions. The questions were answered on 27 February.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 111265.

I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's questions. The questions were answered on 27 February.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 111266.

I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's questions. The questions were answered on 27 February.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 110949.

I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's questions. The questions were answered on 27 February.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 111941.

I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's question. The question was answered on 2 March.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many meetings has National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell attended with the Government of Mauritius, including in the period he spent working with her Department prior to the commencement of his appointment as a Special Envoy, regarding the Chagos Islands.

Mr Powell was appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Envoy in early August 2024. All information provided to him in that role was shared appropriately and in line with established procedures.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many emails classified as (a) OFFICIAL, (b) OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and (c) SECRET and above were sent to the Inter Mediate email address of National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell, in relation to the Chagos Islands, prior to his appointment to the position of PM’s Envoy for the British Indian Ocean Territory sovereignty negotiations.

Mr Powell was appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Envoy in early August 2024. All information provided to him in that role was shared appropriately and in line with established procedures.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 12 February 2026 to question 111937, what the outcome was of the meetings with Mauritius in a) January and b) July 2009 on the sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to Question 109314 on 09 February 2026.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 12 February 2026 to question 111937, what the respective views on the issue of sovereignty at that time were.

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to Question 109314 on 09 February 2026.