Written questions by Miller.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has assessed the potential impact of the condition of its overseas estate on the delivery of diplomatic and consular functions.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate her Department has made of the value of property it owns overseas.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is the total estimated cost of maintaining its assets overseas in each year since 2021.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the level of backlog in maintenance and urgent repairs across its overseas estate.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any overseas assets are currently vacant.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many urgent repairs were requested across Foreign Office assets abroad in each year since 2015.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any overseas diplomatic properties are (a) under-occupied and (b) not used for front-line diplomatic and consular activity.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of whether the adequacy of levels of investment in overseas diplomatic property.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the estimated value of property owned by her Department overseas was in each year since 2021.

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) continually reviews its global estate to maintain a world-class platform for promoting UK interests and maximising value for British taxpayers' money. On the specific questions raised by the Hon Member, I refer him to the extensive evidence gathered by the Public Accounts Committee during its recent inquiry into the cost of maintaining the UK's diplomatic estate, and to the official FCDO response to the Committee's report, both available at this link: https://committees.parliament.uk/work/9099/Cost-of-maintaining-the-FCDO-s-overseas-estate/publications

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of geographic application of Gaza in the Charter of the US-proposed Board of Peace compared to United Nations Security Council Resolution 2803.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I provided on this issue at departmental oral questions on 20 January. We will keep the House updated on further developments as international discussions on the 20-point plan continue.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has sought a legal assessment from the Attorney General on the legal status of the US-proposed Board of Peace.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I provided on this issue at departmental oral questions on 20 January. We will keep the House updated on further developments as international discussions on the 20-point plan continue.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the UK Government has determined whether to join the US-proposed Board of Peace.

I refer the Hon Member to the answers that the Foreign Secretary and I provided on this issue at departmental oral questions on 20 January. We will keep the House updated on further developments as international discussions on the 20-point plan continue.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 13 January 2026 to Question 104386 on China: Embassies, if she will provide hyperlinks and document references for her Department's letters on the Royal Mint Court planning process dated 20 August and 27 November 2025.

I refer the Honourable Member to the answer provided on 29 October in response to Question 84208.

What estimate her Department has made of the value of frozen Iranian assets held in the UK.

The Office of Financial Sanctions Implementation (OFSI), part of HM Treasury published in its 2024-2025 Annual Review that £19.3 million in assets across multiple sanctions regimes have been reported as frozen as of September 2024. This is an aggregated total of all entities and individuals listed on the Consolidated List of Financial Sanctions Targets under non specified regimes including the Iran and Iran (Nuclear) regimes.

What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of freezing student loan repayment thresholds and interest rates from 2027 on the total amount repaid over the lifetime of a loan, broken down by graduate income decile.

It was announced at the Autumn Budget that the repayment and interest thresholds for Plan 2 student loans will be frozen from the 2026/27 financial year until April 2030, when they will increase annually by inflation. The department produced the following analysis regarding the impact of freezing the repayment and interest thresholds:Average lifetime repayments (2024/25 financial year prices)Baseline (£)Post- policy (£)Impact£%Entire cohort27,00028,3001,3005AverageLifetime graduate earnings decile12,0002,0000024,3004,700400937,7008,1004005411,60013,0001,40012516,90018,5001,6009623,10025,2002,1009731,30033,6002,3007841,20043,5002,3006954,50056,1001,60031059,10059,5004001 No freeze has been announced relating to interest rates. The department will release an equalities impact assessment, including the impact on lifetime repayments, alongside other borrower impacts for the Plan 2 repayment threshold and interest threshold freeze announced at the Autumn Budget. Published results may differ from those provided due to model and data updates.

What assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the prohibition on local authorities transferring Blue Badges between councils when a badge holder moves area on badge users, and whether she has plans to review this policy.

There is no such prohibition. When a badge holder moves to a different council area, they can inform their new local authority which is able to request the information from their previous local authority. This information can be securely transferred via our Blue Badge Digital Service.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her oral response on Monday 15 December 2025, Official Report Column 683, what further information was provided to the planning process for the proposed China embassy relating to the wider security considerations.

The relevant letters provided to the planning process by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Home Office, dated 14 January, 20 August, and 27 November 2025, are already on the public record.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her oral response on Monday 15 December 2025, Official Report Column 683, what further information was provided to the planning process for the proposed China embassy relating to the consolidation of the diplomatic premises.

The relevant letters provided to the planning process by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and the Home Office, dated 14 January, 20 August, and 27 November 2025, are already on the public record.

When she plans to answer Questions (a) 97729 and (b) 97730, tabled by the hon. Member for Bicester and Woodstock on 5 December 2025.

The Honourable Member will receive a response shortly.

How many people were detained at Campsfield House Immigration Removal Centre on 5 December 2025 by reason for detention.

Campsfield Immigration Removal Centre (IRC) opened on 1 December 2025 following completion of Phase 1 construction. As of 8 December there are currently 9 individuals detained at the IRC. Further information regarding Campsfield IRC can be found in the factsheet: Campsfield immigration removal centre: factsheet - GOV.UKAs with all IRCs, Campsfield IRC is operated in line with Detention Centre Rules 2001, published operating standards for IRCs and Detention Services Orders; a framework which ensures the safety and security of those detained in our care.Independent scrutiny is a vital part of assurance that our detention facilities are safe, secure, and humane. Independent Monitoring Boards (IMB) are required to monitor IRCs as the appointed visiting committee as set out in the Detention Centre Rules 2001 and the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. There are currently four members of the IMB for Campsfield IRC.IMB chairs and individual member details are not publicised by us or the IMB as the chairs are volunteers. The only names in the public domain are the members of the National Board - About us - Independent Monitoring Boards.