Written questions

Foreign Investment in UK

Lords · Question HL13007 · Tabled 16 Dec 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 2 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Lord Allen of Kensington

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to increase foreign direct investment into the UK.

Answer

Answered by Lord Stockwood, 2 Jan 2026

The Government has launched a modern Industrial Strategy, removing barriers to investment and improving access to finance to drive nationwide growth.The expanded Office for Investment (OfI) offers enhanced commercial expertise and a broader regional prese...