Written questions

Developing Countries: Natural Resources

Commons · Question 109377 · Tabled 28 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 9 Feb 2026

Question

Asked by Scott Arthur

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what initiatives her Department supports that mitigate adverse effects of resource extraction on low-income countries.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Doughty, 9 Feb 2026

The UK works with resource-rich developing countries to reduce potential negative impacts of resource extraction. Programming through the Jobs and Inclusive Growth Centre of Excellence supports the sustainable development of critical mineral resources acr...