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India: Non-governmental Organisations

Lords · Question HL1459 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 8 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by The Lord Bishop of Winchester

To ask His Majesty's Government what representations they have made to the Government of India regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, and in particular about the impact the Bill would have on poor and vulnerable citizens in I

Answer

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington, 8 Jul 2026

The UK is aware that some non-governmental organisations (NGOs) have faced significant difficulties due to the application of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, and that some have had applications to renew their foreign funding licenses...