Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 11102
Slavery: Compensation
Tabled: 24 October 2024
Answered: 1 November 2024
Question
Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain — Great Yarmouth
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the Government's policy is on paying reparations to countries impacted by the UK's historic involvement in slavery.
Answer
Anneliese DoddsThe government's position on this has not changed - we do not pay reparations. We are committed to working with affected countries on the most pressing challenges of today (including security, growth, education, health, climate), and to build partnerships...
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