Written questions

Bahrain: Gulf Strategy Fund

2026-06-23 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL1295 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what proportion of the Gulf Strategy Fund was allocated to Bahraini oversight and security institutions in the financial year 2025-26; and what consideration they have given to making future funding conditional on a transpa

Answer

As I have said to the Noble Lord in previous answers, we are aware of the cases referenced in these questions. The UK maintains a constructive and longstanding relationship with Bahrain, enabling frank discussion on a range of issues including human right...