Draft Inter-American Investment Corporation (Immunities and Privileges) Order 2022

Debate between Lloyd Russell-Moyle and Fabian Hamilton

Tuesday 8th November 2022 General Committees

[Fabian Hamilton]

Obviously I will acknowledge and listen to your guidance, Mr Gray.

[Lloyd Russell-Moyle (Brighton, Kemptown) (Lab/Co-op)]

I am interested in the idea of giving specific immunities to staff members of the institution and how that will affect our relationship with China in particular, given that in offering the organisation immunities, one is also offering a shareholder of the bank some level of access. Is there a concern about that?

[Fabian Hamilton]

I thank my hon. Friend for his intervention, and I believe that that is a legitimate question. I know that we are discussing immunities and privileges for UK staff, but do we know whether other countries that are part of the bank and part of IDB Invest also enjoy those immunities? I shall leave it there, Mr Gray.