Written question asked by Lord Callanan (Conservative) on Thursday, 10 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 24 July 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Friday, 18 July 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Cambodia: Development Aid

Question: To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that UK development aid to Cambodia is not used to indirectly support the objectives of the government of China in Cambodia.

Answer: The UK's development assistance support for Cambodia is strategically aligned with our goals of promoting livelihoods, climate resilience, education and healthcare. Our funding has contributed to the clearance of over 65,000 landmines, the education of thousands of students, trained hundreds of farmers in the use of climate-smart agriculture and improved access to healthcare for communities across the country. Every programme undergoes rigorous assessment before approval, including checks to ensure it delivers impact in line with Cambodia's needs and UK objectives and is distinct from the efforts of other governments.

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