Written questions

Ukraine: British Council

Lords · Question HL10038 · Tabled 1 Sep 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 17 Sep 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Risby

To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of the recent targeted attack on the British Council building in Kyiv, whether they will increase funding to the British Council’s operations in Ukraine.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 17 Sep 2025

The Government highly values the British Council and its work promoting the English language, UK arts and culture and education. The UK strongly condemns Russia's attacks on Ukrainian cities and the devastating impact this has on its civilian population. ...