Written questions

Switzerland: State Visits

Commons · Question 103719 · Tabled 7 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 13 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has considered inviting the President of the Swiss Confederation for a State Visit to the United Kingdom.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 13 Jan 2026

As the Hon Member is experienced enough to know, there are standard procedures for such matters. The Government's recommendations for State Visits are discussed at the Royal Visit Committee. These are then endorsed by the Foreign Secretary and Prime Minis...