Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 101867

Colombia: Children

Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 8 January 2026

Question

Kim Johnson

LabourLiverpool Riverside

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what representations she has made to her Colombian counterpart on the increase in child recruitment by illegal armed groups in Columbia.

Answer

Chris Elmore
The Government is concerned that women, children and indigenous communities in Colombia continue to be disproportionately affected by the armed conflict. The UK supports Colombia's efforts to strengthen peace and security through long-standing assistance ...

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