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British Council: Finance

Asked by Phil BrickellLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 December 2024UIN 17658

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps to ensure the financial stability of the British Council.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

This Government is committed to a successful British Council that is financially stable. Our funding to the British Council underlines our support. The FCDO will provide the British Council with £162.5 million Grant-in-Aid in 2024/25. Funding for 2025/26 will be announced in due course.

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