Beer and Public Houses: Soft Power
Commons · Question 73356 · Tabled 29 Aug 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record
Answered 10 Sep 2025
Question
Asked by Blake Stephenson
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the beer and pub sector on the UK’s soft power.
Answer
Answered by Seema Malhotra, 10 Sep 2025
The UK has consistently ranked within the top three countries in indices that measure soft power. The UK pub and beer industry are key assets for the UK economy and society and contribute to our soft power. The pub is also a key tourism destination for ma...