Written questions

British Council: Loans

2026-07-22 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL2651 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to forgiving the Covid loan issued to the British Council in July 2020.

Answer

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) remains committed to recovering the loan when the British Council's finances allow, consistent with the requirements of the UK's subsidy control regime. We continue to work closely with the British C...