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The Government of Jamaica has asked King Charles III to refer legal questions regarding enslavement to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
The Government of Jamaica has asked King Charles III to refer legal questions regarding enslavement to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 23015 on Veterans: Visas, whether he has discussed this issue with the Minister for Migration and Citizenship since her appointment on 22 July 2026.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 23015 on Veterans: Visas, whether he has discussed this issue with the Minister for Migration and Citizenship since her appointment on 22 July 2026.
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission provides on whether Commonwealth citizens can stand for election to (a) Parliament and (b) local government, and what are the necessary qualifications in terms of leave to...
To ask the Right hon. Member for Kenilworth and Southam, representing the Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission, what guidance the Electoral Commission provides on whether Commonwealth citizens can stand for election to (a) Parliament and (b) local government, and what are the necessary qualifications in terms of leave to...
The Electoral Commission’s guidance for candidates and agents sets out the qualification requirements for UK parliamentary elections and local government elections in England. Commonwealth citizens must meet these requirements to stand, and they must either have indefinite leave to remain or not need leave to enter or remain.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to strengthen the United Kingdom's relationship with Commonwealth member states.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to strengthen the United Kingdom's relationship with Commonwealth member states.
The Government is strengthening the United Kingdom's relationships with Commonwealth member states through sustained engagement across the Commonwealth. The UK remains the largest financial contributor to Commonwealth institutions and works with partners to support economic growth, democratic governance, the rule of law and climate resilience. The UK hosted the Commonwealth Foreign Affairs Ministers Meeting in London in March 2026 and is supporting reform and modernisation of Commonwealth institutions. The Government also supports initiatives to increase Commonwealth trade and investment and programmes that help vulnerable members access climate finance and strengthen democratic institutions. The UK looks forward to engaging with the Commonwealth Family at Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and Barbuda in November.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 26 January 2026 to Question 107232 on Veterans: Visas, whether it remains his policy to waive applicable fees for Indefinite Leave to Remain for the spouses and children or current and former personnel who have served for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 26 January 2026 to Question 107232 on Veterans: Visas, whether it remains his policy to waive applicable fees for Indefinite Leave to Remain for the spouses and children or current and former personnel who have served for...
This Government remains fully committed to delivering the manifesto commitment to scrap visa fees for non‑UK veterans who have served for four years or more, and their dependants. This work is ongoing, and the Department will update Parliament in the usual way once cross Government decisions have been finalised.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
A briefing paper which "maps" (or summarises) the main elements of the United Kingdom's uncodified constitution.
That this House congratulates Shifra Ainomugisha of Uganda on being named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year at the Commonwealth Youth Awards ceremony held in London on 25 June 2026; recognises Ms Ainomugisha as founder and CEO of Solafam, an agri-tech social enterprise delivering climate-smart, AI-driven solar-powered cold storage and irrigation solutions; commends this contribution to building economic and climate resilience for women and youth across Uganda and the Commonwealth; welcomes the wider work of the Commonwealth Youth Awards, in investing in young talent and grass-roots programmes across the Commonwealth; notes the important role the Commonwealth diaspora plays in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire and across the UK; and gives thanks to the Commonwealth Secretariat for the work they do to bring the Commonwealth family together.
That this House congratulates Shifra Ainomugisha of Uganda on being named the 2026 Commonwealth Young Person of the Year at the Commonwealth Youth Awards ceremony held in London on 25 June 2026; recognises Ms Ainomugisha as founder and CEO of Solafam, an agri-tech social enterprise delivering climate-smart, AI-driven solar-powered cold...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many visits by ministers in his Department have been made to Commonwealth member states in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many visits by ministers in his Department have been made to Commonwealth member states in each of the last five years.
Details of ministerial overseas travel are published quarterly in the transparency returns on GOV.UK.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, If she will have discussions with her Cabinet Colleagues on the merits of inviting the Secretary General of the Commonwealth to be an associate member of the G20 when the United Kingdom assumes the Chair in January 2027.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, If she will have discussions with her Cabinet Colleagues on the merits of inviting the Secretary General of the Commonwealth to be an associate member of the G20 when the United Kingdom assumes the Chair in January 2027.
Plans for the UK's G20 Presidency in 2027 will be announced in the normal way in due course, including any decisions on guest attendance.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many visits by ministers in his Department have been made to Commonwealth member states in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many visits by ministers in his Department have been made to Commonwealth member states in each of the last five years.
Details of the meetings held by Ministers of the Department for Business and Trade and its predecessor the Department for International trade are available on transparency pages of gov.uk and are released as part of the Government’s transparency agenda.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many visits by ministers in her department have been made to Commonwealth member states in each of the last five years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many visits by ministers in her department have been made to Commonwealth member states in each of the last five years.
Details of ministerial overseas visits are routinely published in each department's quarterly transparency releases.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many visits by ministers in her Department have been made to Commonwealth member states in each of the last five years.
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many visits by ministers in her Department have been made to Commonwealth member states in each of the last five years.
Information on overseas travel undertaken by HM Treasury Ministers is published regularly as part of the Department's transparency disclosures. These records are available via the GOV.UK collection "HM Treasury ministers' meetings, hospitality, gifts and overseas travel" at:
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking with her Commonwealth counterparts to help improve animal welfare.
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking with her Commonwealth counterparts to help improve animal welfare.
As set out in this Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy, Defra is committed to working collaboratively in international fora, including with Commonwealth countries, to champion the importance of high standards of animal welfare and promote best practice.
Defra officials also work collaboratively with international partners bilaterally to promote improvements in animal welfare, including through our free trade agreements with Commonwealth partners such as Australia, New Zealand and India, which include provisions that support cooperation on animal welfare.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen defence cooperation between the United Kingdom and members of the Commonwealth.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen defence cooperation between the United Kingdom and members of the Commonwealth.
As set out in the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the UK Ministry of Defence is taking a more deliberate, targeted and coherent approach to deepening its international relationships with a range of allies and partners, including members of the Commonwealth.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of a 'Commonwealth first' approach to trade; and what steps he is taking to develop such an approach.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of a 'Commonwealth first' approach to trade; and what steps he is taking to develop such an approach.
The UK’s Trade Strategy sets out the Government’s approach to maximising trade opportunities in support of growth and economic security.
The UK already has formal trade arrangements with the vast majority of Commonwealth members. This includes through FTAs such as Australia, New Zealand and India, membership of the CPTPP, Economic Partnership Agreements and the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
The UK supplements this through direct funding, including on developing a Commonwealth Standards Network, facilitating investment for climate positive businesses and supporting the integration and participation of Small States and Developing Countries in the global trading system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues about the potential merits of a Commonwealth first approach to a) trade and b) economic growth.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with his Cabinet colleagues about the potential merits of a Commonwealth first approach to a) trade and b) economic growth.
The UK’s Trade Strategy sets out the Government’s approach to maximising trade opportunities in support of growth and economic security.
The UK already has formal trade arrangements with the vast majority of Commonwealth members. This includes through FTAs such as Australia, New Zealand and India, membership of the CPTPP, Economic Partnership Agreements and the UK’s Developing Countries Trading Scheme.
The UK supplements this through direct funding, including on developing a Commonwealth Standards Network, facilitating investment for climate positive businesses and supporting the integration and participation of Small States and Developing Countries in the global trading system.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent progress she has taken to assist Zimbabwe's return to the Commonwealth; and for what reason her Department vetoed the proposal that Zimbabwe should return at the Samoa Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent progress she has taken to assist Zimbabwe's return to the Commonwealth; and for what reason her Department vetoed the proposal that Zimbabwe should return at the Samoa Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in October 2024.
As I stated in my response of 2 February in response to the Rt Hon Member's Question 109061, the UK would welcome a Commonwealth assessment mission returning to Zimbabwe in due course to follow up on its recommendations from its last visit and the subsequent election observation report.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support Somaliland in achieving (a) international recognition and (b) membership of the Commonwealth.
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to support Somaliland in achieving (a) international recognition and (b) membership of the Commonwealth.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 2 February in response to Question 108575.