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Written Question
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
Friday 12th June 2026

Asked by: Alan Gemmell (Labour - Central Ayrshire)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the UK's priorities are for this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

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

The UK is working closely with Commonwealth partners to ensure this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda addresses the challenges of today's world, in particular delivering increased intra-Commonwealth trade, investment and economic security, strengthening the Commonwealth's commitment to democracy, and deepening collaboration on protecting the environment.

We will set out our priorities for other future international meetings in the usual way in due course, including next year's G20 summit.

Written Question
G20
Friday 12th June 2026

Asked by: Alan Gemmell (Labour - Central Ayrshire)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the UK's priorities are for its G20 leadership.

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

The UK is working closely with Commonwealth partners to ensure this year's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda addresses the challenges of today's world, in particular delivering increased intra-Commonwealth trade, investment and economic security, strengthening the Commonwealth's commitment to democracy, and deepening collaboration on protecting the environment.

We will set out our priorities for other future international meetings in the usual way in due course, including next year's G20 summit.

Division Vote (Commons)
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Alan Gemmell (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 263 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 279
Division Vote (Commons)
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Alan Gemmell (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 263 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 149
Division Vote (Commons)
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Alan Gemmell (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 264 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 266
Division Vote (Commons)
10 Jun 2026 - Railways Bill - View Vote Context
Alan Gemmell (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 268 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 271
Division Vote (Commons)
9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Alan Gemmell (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 275 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 157 Noes - 287
Division Vote (Commons)
9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Alan Gemmell (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 274 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 94 Noes - 297
Division Vote (Commons)
9 Jun 2026 - Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Alan Gemmell (Lab) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 275 Labour No votes vs 0 Labour Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 90 Noes - 290
Division Vote (Commons)
9 Jun 2026 - Business without Debate - View Vote Context
Alan Gemmell (Lab) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 280 Labour Aye votes vs 0 Labour No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 356 Noes - 86