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British Overseas Territories: Companies

Asked by Luke TaylorLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 128936

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Overseas Territories introduce Public Registers of Beneficial Ownership.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave on this issue during the most recent session of departmental oral questions on 21 April, and to my Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS1237) following the Joint Ministerial Council on 13 January.

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