National Wealth Fund
The question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury's oral contribution of 4 March 2025, Official Report, what is the process for approval by the National Wealth Fund of a proposed business case for investment; and who makes the final decision.
Answered by Darren Jones
The National Wealth Fund considers business cases for investments on a case-by-case basis, supporting proposals that fall within the scope of its mandate and investment principles. An investment made by National Wealth Fund would need to have satisfied its investment principles and internal approval processes.
The National Wealth Fund has delegated authority to make investment decisions, subject to those investments meeting certain conditions agreed with HM Treasury.
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