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BBC World Service

Asked by Dr Scott ArthurLabourForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 24 February 2026UIN 112718

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the effectiveness of the BBC World Service in countering state-backed disinformation from (a) Russia, (b) China and (c) Iran.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on 10 September 2025 in response to Questions 70439 and 70440.

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