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Economic Crime: Conferences

Asked by Steff AquaroneLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 4 June 2026UIN 5758

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate she has made of the cost to the public purse of rescheduling the Illicit Finance Summit to December 2026.

Answered by Stephen Doughty

The Illicit Finance Summit has been moved to December primarily due to scheduling issues in the international calendar, including those related to the conflict in the Middle East. The new dates will enable broader participation, ensuring that the Summit generates the strongest possible international commitments in this crucial area. We have been in touch with all overseas partners to confirm this decision, including Ukraine. There have been no substantive costs, aside from staff time, resulting from the rescheduling.


Further information can be found on GOV.UK: UK to host Illicit Finance Summit in December - GOV.UK

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