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UK Soft Power Council

Asked by Wendy MortonConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 10 February 2025UIN 28975

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the criteria were for appointing members of the Soft Power Council; and whether those members will provide declarations of interests for publication.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

Members were identified based on their expertise and real-world experience in soft power and foreign policy domains. As is standard in appointment processes, due diligence and conflicts of interest declarations checks were carried out. These will not be published.

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