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Written question asked by Maria Miller (Conservative) on Wednesday, 18 October 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 (named day). It was answered by Andrew Mitchell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Commonwealth: Foreign Relations

Question

What steps he is taking to strengthen the UK's relationship with Commonwealth countries.

Answer

The UK is deeply committed to the Commonwealth. We provide significant bilateral aid to Commonwealth countries, totalling over £608 million in 2022. We continue to support a range of Commonwealth initiatives, as the largest donor to many Commonwealth inter-governmental organisations. Our focus is on increasing intra-Commonwealth trade & investment, building resilience to climate change and promoting our shared values.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
906672
Session
2022-23
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Commonwealth Foreign relations
Link
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