Could you please provide an update on this issue? vs Would you please provide an update on this issue?

Both phrases are grammatically correct and polite ways to ask for an update on a particular issue. The choice between 'could' and 'would' is a matter of personal preference or formality.

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Last updated: September 20, 2024 • 7985 views

Could you please provide an update on this issue?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is a polite way to ask for an update on a particular issue. 'Could you' is a polite form of requesting information.

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Can the Commission provide an update on progress on this issue?
Could the Commission provide an update on this important issue?
Could you please give an answer on this issue?
Could the European External Action Service please provide an update on the whereabouts and health of Eritrean politician Aster Fissehatsion and her fellow G15 detainees?
Could the Commission please provide an update on the situation and details of what action is currently being taken?
I can assure Parliament that we are in the process of improving dialogue between the Commission and Parliament on this issue, and we will shortly provide you with an update on their implementation.
So I think that - as you, yourself, have implied - we should be able to decide in a free vote today whether we wish to include an update on this issue on the agenda, contrary to the Conference's original decision.
The Kosovo authorities will provide an update on progress in this area at the July SAPD high-level meeting.
The report we have been debating today seeks to provide an update on the progress that has been made in accession negotiations with all the candidate countries.
By letter of 13 January 2006, the Commission asked Poland to provide an update on the latest developments in its restructuring strategy for Gdynia Shipyard.
The representatives of Kyrgyzstan also agreed to provide an update on the corrective action taken to resolve the outstanding ICAO findings which would allow a review of the case.
The first article provides an update on the ECB's ongoing work on monitoring and assessing progress with European financial integration.
We were wondering if you could provide an update on the state of the wood floor in the dance studio.
Could the Commission clarify its exact intentions on this issue?
The early elections provide an opportunity for the new government that will be formed to use the electorate's trust to make a definitive decision on this issue.
I would like to thank Parliament for the support it has expressed to the Commission in our efforts to provide an effective response on this issue.
Can the Commission provide an update on the status of that application?
Could the Commission provide an update on the talks in relation to Iran's nuclear activities?
Can the Commission provide an update on progress in implementing this part of the regulation?
Can the Commission provide an update on this USD 1.6 billion aid contribution?

Would you please provide an update on this issue?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is also a polite way to ask for an update on a particular issue. 'Would you' is another polite form of requesting information.

Show examples from the web [+]

Can the Commission provide an update on progress on this issue?
Could the Commission provide an update on this important issue?
Could the European External Action Service please provide an update on the whereabouts and health of Eritrean politician Aster Fissehatsion and her fellow G15 detainees?
Could the Commission please provide an update on the situation and details of what action is currently being taken?
I can assure Parliament that we are in the process of improving dialogue between the Commission and Parliament on this issue, and we will shortly provide you with an update on their implementation.
So I think that - as you, yourself, have implied - we should be able to decide in a free vote today whether we wish to include an update on this issue on the agenda, contrary to the Conference's original decision.
The Kosovo authorities will provide an update on progress in this area at the July SAPD high-level meeting.
Could you please give an answer on this issue?
The report we have been debating today seeks to provide an update on the progress that has been made in accession negotiations with all the candidate countries.
By letter of 13 January 2006, the Commission asked Poland to provide an update on the latest developments in its restructuring strategy for Gdynia Shipyard.
The representatives of Kyrgyzstan also agreed to provide an update on the corrective action taken to resolve the outstanding ICAO findings which would allow a review of the case.
The first article provides an update on the ECB's ongoing work on monitoring and assessing progress with European financial integration.
We were wondering if you could provide an update on the state of the wood floor in the dance studio.
Could the Commission clarify its exact intentions on this issue?
The early elections provide an opportunity for the new government that will be formed to use the electorate's trust to make a definitive decision on this issue.
I would like to thank Parliament for the support it has expressed to the Commission in our efforts to provide an effective response on this issue.
Can the Commission provide an update on the status of that application?
Could the Commission provide an update on the talks in relation to Iran's nuclear activities?
Can the Commission provide an update on progress in implementing this part of the regulation?
Can the Commission provide an update on this USD 1.6 billion aid contribution?

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