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...