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Written question asked by Wendy Morton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 November 2025. It was answered by Chris Elmore (Labour) on Wednesday, 26 November 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


British International Investment

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will take steps to ensure that (a) 25% of British International Investment’s new investments support gender equality and (b) 30% are directed to climate finance.

Answer

Future capital funding for British International Investment (BII) will be determined as part of the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office's (FCDO) resource allocation process, ensuring that the ODA budget delivers against the full range of FCDO development priorities. The FCDO holds BII to account for delivery of its strategy through detailed governance arrangements, including quarterly and annual shareholder meetings.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
92569
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Climate change Equality Gender Investment British International Investment
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk