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British Overseas Territories: Money Laundering

Asked by Mr Toby PerkinsLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 129091

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress she has made with relevant Overseas Territories on developing clear, time-bound action plans to come into line with UK requirements and international standards on money laundering and transparency.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

I refer the Hon Member to the answers I gave on these issues at departmental oral questions on 21 April, and to my written ministerial statement updating the House on the outcome of discussions at the Joint Ministerial Council on 13 January (HCWS1237).

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