Foreign Secretary William Hague
Speeches delivered by the Foreign Secretary, see also our Parliamentary and official statements section.
Foreign Secretary confirms amendments to consular guidance
London, 23 May 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague has informed the House that the internal guidance for consular staff on the death of British Nationals overseas will be amended. This comes after a review of consular procedures.
"Foreign policy has to support jobs and growth, and prosperity"
17 May 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the annual Confederation of British Industry (CBI) dinner on 16 May.
Trial of Charles Taylor at the Special Court for Sierra Leone
London, 16 May 2012
Minister for Africa Henry Bellingham has updated Parliament following the judgement against the former President of Liberia Charles Taylor.
"British-supported activities have brought and are bringing stability and security to Afghanistan"
London, 3 May 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the presentation of the Civilian Service Medal for Afghanistan on 3 May.
Foreign Secretary launches Human Rights and Democracy report
London, 30 April 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke at the launch of the 2011 FCO Human Rights and Democracy Report on 30 April.
Britain in Asia
Singapore, 26 April 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague said he hoped to turn our shared heritage, values and interests into common purpose and common action.
UK-Oman joint working group: Communique
London, 4 April 2012
The third meeting of the UK-Oman Joint Working Group took place at the Foreign Office in London on 3 April.
Looking after our own: strengthening Britain's consular diplomacy
London, 4 April 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague talked about the role of British consular services, and plans for the future in a speech at the Foreign Office today.
Foreign Secretary's speech to the Lord Mayor's Banquet
London, 29 March 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the UK's role in foreign policy to the Lord Mayor's Easter Banquet on 29 March.
"Our support and dedication to the people of the Middle East must be consistent and unwavering"
London, 28 March 2012
Foreign Secretary William Hague addressed the London School of Economics event 'International Policy Responses to Change in the Arab World" on 27 March.