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British Council loan – long-term restructuring
08 September 2026
Lead MP
Chris Elmore
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Foreign Affairs
Other Contributors: 1
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Chris Elmore raised concerns about british council loan – long-term restructuring in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), the British Council, and HM Treasury have agreed to restructure the British Council’s £197 million loan over five years to ensure full repayment and protect taxpayer interests. This plan aims to enable the British Council to deliver its core remit in promoting UK values and interests abroad through arts, culture, education, and the English language.
Chris Elmore
Lab
Ogmore
The FCDO, the British Council, and HM Treasury have agreed on the long-term restructuring of the British Council’s £197 million loan. The plan is designed to ensure full repayment of the loan while allowing the British Council to focus on its core mission of promoting UK values and interests internationally through arts, culture, education, and the English language.
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