Question

To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, with reference to the transparency data entitled Expenditure Over £25,000 - February 2026 (Cabinet Office Core), published on 26 March 2026, what activities will be funded through the LGBT programme to the Council of Europe; and whether his Department plans to make further payments to that programme.

The UK Government provided a one-off voluntary contribution to support the work of the Council of Europe’s LGBT+ programme. This programme funds activities designed to enhance the legislative and institutional capacities of national stakeholders, ensuring they can effectively uphold and advance the human rights of LGBT+ persons. To date, the project has successfully supported over 36 activities across 16 member states and Council-wide initiatives, focusing on legal reform and policy implementation.

Future funding decisions will continue to be reviewed and provided based on an assessment of performance, demonstrable impact, and value for money.