PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Economic Crime: International Cooperation (2 September 2024)

Question Asked

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his interview with the i newspaper, published on 3 June 2024, what recent progress he has made on establishing a summit of allies and international financial centres to tackle dirty money.

Asked by:
Lloyd Hatton (Labour)

Answer

This government will drive a powerful agenda to tackle corruption and kleptocracy both at home and internationally. Working in partnership with international financial centres to tackle illicit finance is a priority. The FCDO is working across HMG to explore a range of options to deliver on this agenda and is actively considering different ways to increase the leadership of the UK in this area.


Answered by:
Anneliese Dodds (Labour)
10 September 2024

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