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Written question asked by Lord Risby (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 November 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 December 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

Foreign Investment in UK: Sanctions

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government how the UK's international sanctions regime has impacted foreign direct investment in the UK over the past three years, and what analysis they have undertaken to assess this impact.

Answer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office undertakes a pre-designation assessment of the impact of a sanctions designation on the UK economy as part of the decision-making process.  The government also publishes impact assessments alongside sanctions-related legislation.

While these assessments seek to be as comprehensive as possible, it is difficult to analyse the direct impact of sanctions on foreign direct investment (FDI), given the complex mix of factors that affect FDI, including geopolitical tensions, regulatory changes, and trade agreements.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12130
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Foreign investment in UK Sanctions
Link
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