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British Council: Finance

Asked by Alex BrewerLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 7 February 2025UIN 28229

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Soft Power Council on levels of funding for the British Council.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

The Soft Power Council will advise the Government on the development of a Soft Power Strategy, including how to support the UK's soft power assets, and how to harness them through international interventions in support of foreign policy priorities.

The Soft Power Council does not have a formal role in respect of British Council funding.

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