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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Appointments to the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe

03 June 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Proposed by Stephen Doughty Lab Cardiff South and Penarth

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Key points

  • This statement announces recent appointments to the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe
  • Baroness Griffin of Princethorpe and Brendan O'Hara MP are appointed as full members of the delegation
  • Baroness Drake CBE and Stephen Gethins are replaced by the new appointees

Issue summary

This statement announces recent appointments to the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.

Action requested

The announcement includes the appointment of Baroness Griffin of Princethorpe and Brendan O'Hara MP as full members of the delegation, replacing Baroness Drake CBE and Stephen Gethins respectively.

Key facts

  • Baroness Griffin of Princethorpe appointed as a full member of the UK Delegation to the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe.
  • Brendan O’Hara MP appointed in place of Baroness Drake CBE.
  • Stephen Gethins is replaced by Brendan O’Hara MP.
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