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Written question asked by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton (Conservative) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 6 August 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Friday, 8 August 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

British Overseas Territories: Finance

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, in regard to page 267 of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025, published on 22 July, whether they will provide a breakdown of the aggregate proposed £132,940,000 support to overseas territories in 2025–26 by individual overseas territory.

Answer

As per programme management best practice, Official Development Assistance (ODA) allocations for individual Overseas Territories evolve during the financial year in line with their changing priorities.  Current proposed allocations (which may be subject to further change) total £132.7 million:

Montserrat: £64.3 million

St Helena and Tristan da Cunha: £56.3 million

The Pitcairn Islands: £5.6 million

Further ODA amounts will be allocated throughout the year via cross-Territory programmes, including the Blue Belt initiative.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL9828
Session
2024-26
Related items
Subjects
British overseas territories Finance
Contains statistics
Yes
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