Written questions by Pearce.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made an estimate of the time taken for Iran to construct a nuclear weapon.

We are carefully monitoring Iran's nuclear programme and call on Iran to halt and reverse its nuclear escalation. In March, the International Atomic Energy Agency confirmed that Iran has increased its enriched uranium stockpile and enrichment capacity, far beyond the limits imposed by the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action. Iran has expanded its stockpile of High Enriched Uranium. While we remain committed to a diplomatic solution, the extent of Iran's enrichment activities is unprecedented for a state without nuclear weapons, and has no credible civilian justification.

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department plans to use the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action snapback mechanism to re-impose nuclear-related UN sanctions on Iran before their expiry in October 2025.

A diplomatic solution to the Iran nuclear issue remains possible and the primary focus of Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office efforts. However, if a deal is not reached there will be little choice for the E3 but to trigger the UN snapback mechanism before its expiry. Alongside E3 partners we have made this clear to Iran.