"My noble Friend the Minister of State for International Development and Africa has today made the following statement:
I wish to update the House on British International Investment’s new five-year strategy for 2026-2031, launched today. BII is the UK’s development finance institution, investing in private sector businesses in developing countries …..." Chris Elmore - View Speech
"I can offer my hon. Friend that reassurance, and I pay tribute to Rotarians who have worked for the eradication of polio over so many decades. We will continue to support global polio eradication directly until December 2026 and then support our polio eradication fund through £248 million of fully …..." Chris Elmore - View Speech
"We are, of course, against reparations, and when the right hon. Gentleman was a member of the Conservative party, I think he was against them, but who knows what he is for or against now? Goodness only knows. Let’s face it, Mr Speaker, he has just got his clip for …..." Chris Elmore - View Speech
"I thank my hon. Friend for her question and offer my condolences to her young constituent. The British embassy in Mogadishu has raised e-visas with the Federal Government of Somalia. We will provide further updates to travel advice in due course, as necessary. We continue to raise these issues and …..." Chris Elmore - View Speech
"The Foreign Secretary has agreed with the BBC the objectives, priorities and targets for the BBC World Service for 2025–26, as required under the BBC framework agreement. The OPTs, which the BBC publishes in the World Service operating licence, include measures of reach, quality, impact and value for money. The …..." Chris Elmore - View Speech
"The British Council is an important international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities for the UK. It supports peace and prosperity by building connections, understanding and trust between people in the UK and countries worldwide. It does this by uniquely combining the UK’s deep expertise in arts and culture, …..." Chris Elmore - View Speech