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Tristan Da Cunha: Seas and Oceans

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 3 February 2025UIN 26444

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help improve sea access infrastructure on Tristan da Cunha.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) funds maintenance and upgrades to Tristan da Cunha's harbour through its provision of Technical Assistance and Essential Infrastructure programme. The programme has provided over £35,000 of funding towards the harbour in the current financial year. The FCDO will continue to ensure that access to Tristan da Cunha is maintained.

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