Mike Wood MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Inter Mediate: ContractsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Inter Mediate has engaged with Hamas in its capacity as a Government contractor; and whether other contractors have been hired as an intermediary between the UK Gover
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordSanctionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 4 September 2026 to Question 20578 on Sanctions, what other parts of Government may have remit over exemptions.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordInter Mediate: ContractsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to Question 20637, on Inter Mediate: Contracts, what is the total sum of public money that has been paid to Inter Mediate since Ju
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer provided to Question 20637 on 8 September 2026. As set out in that response, payments to Inter Mediate are not disclosed because of the sensitive nature of the activities supported and the associated transparenc...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Court of JusticeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 1 September 2026, to Question HL2133, on International Court of Justice, on how many occasions has the UK Government submitted (a) written submissio
Answer: Since July 2024, the UK has made written submissions to the International Court of Justice in the following seven occasions, concerning five matters:(1) "Allegations of Genocide under the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Ge...
Answered 23 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Inter Mediate has undertaken any work for the UK Government in relation to the Chagos Islands or Mauritius.
Answer: Inter Mediate have not undertaken any work for the UK Government in relation to the Chagos Islands or Mauritius.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: Foreign RelationsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what is his policy on (a) cultural, (b political and (c) economic engagement within the Communist Party of China.
Answer: Our approach to China is clear-eyed and rooted in the UK national interest. We are cooperating with China where we can, to address global challenges as fellow permanent members of the UN Security Council, including on climate, international development, g...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Official HospitalityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 28 August 2026, to Question 16924, on FCDO: Official Hospitality, what was the budget for the summer reception.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer I gave on 8 September 2026, to Question 20771 where the cost of the event was £45,357.26.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEuropean IDAHOT+ Forum: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 28 August 2026, to Question 16927, on European IDAHOT+ Forum: Finance, in what way are the grants being allocated; and whether there is a bidding or
Answer: This funding will support civil society organisations around the world to address the root causes of violence, persecution and exclusion faced by LGBT+ people globally. It represents a continuation into FY2028-2029 of the ongoing LGBT+ Rights Programme an...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: TaxationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the FCDO Services Annual Report and Accounts 2025 to 2026, HC 458, 3 July 2026, how many contractors were incorrectly paying taxes following the HMRC invest
Answer: Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Services is supporting His Majesty's Revenue and Custom's (HMRC) ongoing investigation into this matter. It is not possible to comment further on individual details, including any potential fine or penal...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will list the equivalent annual renumeration of Jonathan Powell when he was a direct ministerial appointment as Special Envoy to the Prime Minister.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to question 124862 on 21 April.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: TreatiesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Prime Minister will meet representatives of the Mauritius Government to discuss the Chagos Islands treaty at the annual UN General Assembly meeting in New York in
Answer: We will continue to work with the US and Mauritius to find a way forward that is in the UK's best interests and protects our national security. The Prime Minister's engagements at UNGA will be announced the usual way.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: MarketingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 9 July 2026 to Question 15412 on Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Marketing, how much has been spent on branded goods and merchandise b
Answer: The requested data is not centrally held by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), and could only be collated and verified for the purposes of answering this question at disproportionate cost.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOverseas Development InstituteForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much funding has his Department given to the Overseas Development Institute (ODI Global) since July 2024.
Answer: According to figures held internally, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has provided £13,707,978.34 of funds to the Overseas Development Institute since July 2024.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordJeffrey EpsteinForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has had discussions with the US Government on the provision of unredacted Epstein files to facilitate police investigations in the United Kingdom.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 2 July to Question 13198.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPalantirForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the answer of 7 November 2025 to Question 86672 on Palantir, whether representatives of Global Counsel communicated with 10 Downing Street in relation to th
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 7 November to Question 86672.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Official ResidencesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the Foreign Secretary has been allocated a Ministerial residence or residences.
Answer: The Foreign Secretary has been allocated use of Chevening.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChinese EmbassyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has discussed the building of a new Chinese Embassy in London with the Chinese Government by HM Government since July 2024.
Answer: The planning decision on the proposed Chinese Embassy at Royal Mint Court was taken independently by the then Secretary of State for Housing, Steve Reed. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials speak regularly with the Chinese officials abo...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: NationalityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20868More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of his Department's (a) civil servants and (b) Diplomatic Service roles are reserved posts under the Civil Service Nationality rules.
Answer: The requested information is not centrally collated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, and could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSanctuary CounselForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20867More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has made payments to Sanctuary Counsel as grants.
Answer: There is no procurement reference number as the total contract was not published. There are no live contracts with Sanctuary Counsel. No payments for the Soft Power Review were made as grants.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChinaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what non-Treaty agreements have been made with China since January 2026.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 16 April in response to Question 126612.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 9 July 2026, to Question 15414, on FCDO: Public Expenditure, what is the new reporting process that has prevented publication of transparency data s
Answer: The publication of the £25,000 and above invoice transparency reports and the £500 and above government procurement card transparency reports was temporarily paused while upgrades were made to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) systems an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Civil ServiceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 8 July 2026, to Question 15417, on Cabinet Office: Civil Service, how many staff in the department are EU nationals.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) does not capture details on "nationalities". The reason is linked to the FCDO's security clearance requirements which requires the individual to be a British Citizen, with a 10-year footpri...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: ComplaintsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 9 July 2026, to Question 15410, on Members: Correspondence, through what mechanisms can Hon Members raise a formal complaint about actions of the De
Answer: If the Honourable Member wishes to submit a general policy or departmental complaint, they should do so by sending their enquiry directly to fcdo.correspondence@fcdo.gov.uk. This is set out on the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) Compla...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDapo AkandeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the publication “Professor Dapo Akande: United Kingdom candidate for the International Court of Justice 2027 to 2036”, updated 17 July 2026, whether Mr Akan
Answer: The independent United Kingdom National Group selected Professor Dapo Akande as the United Kingdom candidate for election to the International Court of Justice following a robust and competitive selection process based on merit which is independent of Gov...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: BuildingsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 20778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much money his Department has spent on upgrades to meeting spaces in King Charles Street in (a) 2025 and (b) 2026, including communal seating areas, waiting rooms, minist
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) does not hold the specific information requested. The FCDO has a Facilities Management contract that provides services to most of our UK Estate, including the meeting spaces, function rooms and off...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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