Question
I have had a great deal of trouble getting a straight answer from the Government on this for some months now, so I will give it one more go: on what specific date in August 2024 was Jonathan Powell appointed as the Prime Minister’s special envoy to the British Indian Ocean Territory?
Answer
I think we have answered this question before. I do not have anything further to add to previous answers.
Verdict: RED (8/100)
The question asked for a specific date, and the reply does not provide one. It says the matter was answered previously and that nothing further will be added, without restating the date or committing to supply it. A member of the public would likely have to ask again to get the information they requested.
How we got there
| Question item | Coverage | Specificity | Rationale |
|---|---|---|---|
| On what specific date in August 2024 was Jonathan Powell appointed as the Prime Minister's special envoy to the British Indian Ocean Territory? | Not Addressed | Generic | The item asks for a literal, specific date, which the reply never gives; it only says the question was answered before and that nothing further will be added, without restating the date or committing to provide it. |