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Asked by Alan GemmellLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 12 June 2026UIN 8385

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress her Department has made on negotiations on the British Council loan; and whether the British Council plans to close any offices.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the statement I made to the House on 26 March (HWCS1470).

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