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Written question asked by Baroness Smith of Llanfaes (Plaid Cymru) on Friday, 25 April 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 May 2025. It was answered by Lord Livermore (Labour) on Monday, 12 May 2025 on behalf of the Treasury.


Treasury: USA

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they had with devolved governments ahead of the Chancellor's meeting with Treasury counterparts in the United States.

Answer

The Chancellor attended the International Monetary Fund and World Bank meetings between 22nd and 25th April 2025.

During this time, she met with the US Treasury Secretary, as part of a typical programme of engagement with her finance minister counterparts, and the US was among other bilateral meetings.

When meeting the US Treasury Secretary, the Chancellor discussed matters of reserved policy for which she is responsible.

The UK government, including the Chancellor, regularly engage with counterparts from other nations to progress matters of national interest.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL6907
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Devolution Treasury USA
Link
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