Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 109377

Developing Countries: Natural Resources

Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026

Question

Dr Scott Arthur

LabourEdinburgh South West

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what initiatives her Department supports that mitigate adverse effects of resource extraction on low-income countries.

Answer

Stephen Doughty
The UK works with resource-rich developing countries to reduce potential negative impacts of resource extraction. Programming through the Jobs and Inclusive Growth Centre of Excellence supports the sustainable development of critical mineral resources acr...

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