Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 16 February 2026 to Question 112094, to state the date by which the Government will initiate court proceedings if Roman Abramovich does not transfer the outstanding funds by 17 March.

The Government is determined to see the proceeds from the sale of Chelsea Football Club transferred to support the people of Ukraine, as Mr. Abramovich committed to at the time of the sale in 2022.

Should Mr. Abramovich fail to transfer the proceeds in accordance with the terms of the licence issued by the UK government on 17 December 2025 we are fully prepared to go to court if necessary to enforce these previous commitments and ensure the proceeds are transferred into a new foundation for humanitarian purposes in Ukraine as soon as possible.

It would not be appropriate to comment further on matters relating to potential litigation. The Government does not provide information that could prejudice potential legal proceedings or reveal legally privileged material.