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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Friday, 2 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 January 2026. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Friday, 9 January 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Commonwealth Secretariat: Finance

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with His Majesty’s Treasury about the potential of increased financial support for the Commonwealth Secretariat.

Answer

The UK is the largest donor to Commonwealth institutions and their programmes. We support reform of the Commonwealth Secretariat to help place the organisation on a more sustainable financial footing and encourage member states to contribute as appropriate to support Commonwealth activity.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
102125
Session
2024-26
Related items
Commonwealth Secretariat: Finance
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Finance Commonwealth Secretariat
Link
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