BBC World Service: Soft Power
Commons · Question 70439 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 10 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Sir Julian Smith
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the BBC World Service on the UK's soft power.
Answer
Answered by Seema Malhotra, 10 Sep 2025
The Government highly values the BBC World Service, which makes a significant contribution to UK soft power. According to a 2025 survey conducted for the BBC by the independent polling company, Tapestry, the BBC is a leader in driving favourable impressio...