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St Helena

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 22 April 2025UIN 44925

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will take steps help prevent the depopulation of St Helena.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is actively supporting St Helena towards financial self-sustainability. A thriving island population is central to that. The FCDO works in partnership with the St Helena Government to invest in key areas such as education and tourism, helping to maintain the population and attract new visitors and revenue to the island.

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