(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order approves the making of a payment on behalf of the Government of the United Kingdom to the Asian Infrastructure Development Bank of an initial capital contribution not exceeding the sterling equivalent at the time of payment of $USD 3,054,700,000, in accordance with the Articles of Agreement of the Bank signed on 29th June 2015. The Articles are available at http://www.aiibank.org/uploadfile/2015/0629/20150629094900288.pdf.
An impact assessment has not been prepared in relation to this Order as it will have no effect on the costs of business or the voluntary sector.