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Written question asked by Earl of Clancarty (Crossbench) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 June 2026. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Thursday, 18 June 2026 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.

British Council: Collections

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they intend to take to ensure the British Council Collection will remain the property of the British Council, and that no part of it will be sold off.

Answer

On the issue of the British Council's overseas presence, I refer the Noble Lord to the answer provided on 3 June in response to Question HL318, but in general, decisions on specific assets or property owned by the British Council are for them to take as they consider appropriate. On the wider issue of the British Council's financial position, I refer the Noble Lord to my statement to the House on 26 March (HLWS1489).

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL802
Session
2026-27
Related items
British Council
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
Written questions
House of Lords
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Collections British Council
Link
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