Written questions

Duke of York: Visits Abroad

Lords · Question HL5660 · Tabled 11 Mar 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 26 Mar 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

To ask His Majesty's Government why they hold no records of the Duke of York’s official overseas trips as Special Representative prior to 2008, given that he was appointed to the role in 2001; and what steps are being taken to locate these missing files.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 26 Mar 2025

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office records are retained and managed in accordance with its record retention and disposal policy, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. We take our responsibilities under the Freedom of Inform...