Written questions

British Virgin Islands: Politics and Government

Lords · Question HL12784 · Tabled 9 Dec 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 22 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Lord Foulkes of Cumnock

To ask His Majesty's Government why they decided to revoke the draft Order in Council allowing for an interim administration of the British Virgin Islands; and whether they will publish the assessment that led to that decision.

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 22 Dec 2025

I refer the Noble Lord to the statement made to the House on 13 October 2025 (UIN HLWS953). This decision followed a review taking into account a range of factors including public consultations held by the Governor and British Virgin Islands (BVI) Governm...