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British Council: Finance

Asked by Andrew RosindellReform UKForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 11 December 2025UIN 97752

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the impact of reductions in British Council funding on the UK’s global soft power.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 28 October to Question 906060.

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