Written Question·Treasury·UIN 93914

Debts: Developing Countries

Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 27 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Bell Ribeiro-Addy

LabourClapham and Brixton Hill

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that UK-backed international development finance does not contribute to unsustainable debt in recipient countries.

Answer

Lucy Rigby
The UK government is focused on delivering an international financial system that better finances development needs, reduces debt vulnerabilities, and supports relevant countries to be more resilient to shocks, including those caused by climate change and...

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