Question
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Answer
I want to express my thanks to police and security services for their response to the incident at RAF Fairford, including the action that they have taken today. As the Prime Minister has said, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps “almost certainly” directed this outrageous attempted attack. This Government have designated the IRGC, sanctioned individuals within it, and reimposed snap-back sanctions on Iran. Last Friday in Istanbul, I attended the first ever meeting of the E4 and R4 groups of Foreign Ministers. There was agreement that we must maximise the pressure on Iran to cease its reckless attacks on ships in the strait of Hormuz, and that a diplomatic way forward must be found to end the Iran war, which is having such a direct impact on the cost of living here at home.11% vibes
Verdict: AMBER (35/100)
The reply only partly answers the question, which asked about the department's responsibilities. Instead of setting out its remit, it describes the government's Iran policy and actions, such as the IRGC designation, sanctions, the snap-back process and the E4/R4 meeting. Because it never frames these as the department's own responsibilities, the person who asked would likely need to submit a follow-up for a clear overview.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| Will the Minister make a statement on his departmental responsibilities? | Partially Addressed | Hedged | The reply is effectively a ministerial statement on the department's Iran policy, citing its actions (IRGC designation, sanctions, snap-back, the E4/R4 meeting), which partly matches a statement on departmental responsibilities. It never frames these as the department's responsibilities or gives an overview of its remit, so the request is only partly met. |