Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 26 May (HL43), what was the total cost of each of the eight overseas visits undertaken by Baroness Harman as UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls since March 2025.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington

The cost for Baroness Harman's flights, accommodation, visas and subsistence on the eight visits in question, involving travel to ten countries in total, was approximately £24,900.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the No10 press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls of 9 May 2026, whether Baroness Harman remains the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls.

Answered by Chris Elmore - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Lords on 15th June in response to Question HL588.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether Baroness Harman will continue as the UK's International Special Envoy for Women and Girls given her new domestic role as Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington

I am pleased to say that Baroness Harriet Harman remains the UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls, championing our objectives to protect the rights and safety of women and girls around the world, alongside her new, domestic-focused role as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Baroness Harman has been allocated (a) an office and (b) workspace; and how many staff have been assigned to support her.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

The Prime Minister’s Adviser on Women and Girls has access to appropriate office space on the government estate as required. Policy experts, including within the Cabinet Office, will assist with her work as required.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the No10 press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls of 9 May 2026, whether Baroness Harman will advise on the commencement of the socio-economic duty.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

I refer the Hon Member to the press release entitled Appointment of Harriet Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls on gov.uk, which sets out details of the role.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government how many foreign visits have been undertaken by Baroness Harman as UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls since March 2025.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington

Since being appointed UK Special Envoy for Women and Girls in March 2025, Baroness Harriet Harman has undertaken eight overseas visits, including attending multilateral meetings, and carrying out a three-country regional visit to the Gulf.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what vetting procedures were undertaken prior to the appointments of Gordon Brown as the Prime Minister’s Special Reviewer on Global Finance and Cooperation, and Baroness Harman as the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls.

Answered by Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent - Captain of the King's Bodyguard of the Yeomen of the Guard (HM Household) (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Lords)

It is a longstanding principle maintained across multiple administrations not to comment on individuals’ security clearance.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to publish expanded terms of reference for the Prime Minister's Adviser on Women and Girls.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

I refer the Hon Member to the press releases published on gov.uk, outlining the roles.

Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will set out the terms of reference for the Prime Minister’s Adviser on Women and Girls.

Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds

I refer the Hon Member to the press releases published on gov.uk, outlining the roles.

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