Minister of State Baroness Anelay gives evidence on the UN system

12 September 2016

In the final evidence session of the International Relations Committee's inquiry into UK priorities for the new UN Secretary-General, the Committee questions the Minister of State for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Baroness Anelay of St Johns, alongside senior FCO officials.

Witnesses

Monday 12 September in Committee Room 3, Palace of Westminster

At 2:30pm

Baroness Anelay of St Johns, Minister of State for International Development and Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Mr Paul Williams, Director, Multilateral Policy Directorate, Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Mr Edward Hobart, Migration Envoy, Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Possible Questions

Greater coordination within the UN and its institutions has been highlighted as a reform priority, how could the new Secretary-General deliver and promote improvements in this area?
Would you agree with the analysis that the three pillars of the UN system (peace and security, development, and human rights) need to work closer together to manage multidisciplinary threats? If so, how can the UN support this agenda and support the new Secretary-General?
Is there a role for the UN Secretary-General to assist in disputes among the permanent five (P5) members of the UN Security Council? What role could this be?
Following the UK's decision to leave the European Union, it has been suggested the Commonwealth may acquire greater significance in British foreign policy and trade. Would you agree? If so, how does the Foreign and Commonwealth Office intend to emphasise the role of the Commonwealth?
What, if any, impact do you think Brexit may have on other members of the Commonwealth?

Further Information

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