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British Overseas Territories: Politics and Government

Commons · Question 115341 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 3 Mar 2026

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Asked by Andrew Rosindell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what oversight mechanisms exist for ensuring that major development proposals submitted to Overseas Territory governments, including Montserrat, are assessed in a transparent

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Answered by Stephen Doughty, 3 Mar 2026

The UK is committed to meeting the reasonable assistance needs of Montserrat. Much of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funding allocated to Montserrat is used to support major infrastructure projects and economic development, such a...