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UK Soft Power Council: Costs

Asked by Sir John HayesConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 3 June 2026UIN 4068

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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the cost to the public purse was of the UK Soft Power Council since January 2025.

Answered by Chris Elmore

I refer the Rt Hon. Member to the answer provided on 16 April in response to Question 125334.

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