Written questions

Cultural Relations

Commons · Question 77235 · Tabled 15 Sep 2025 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 13 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Lisa Smart

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department plans to establish an award scheme to recognise people overseas (a) fostering and (b) strengthening cultural links with the United Kingdom.

Answer

Answered by Chris Elmore, 13 Oct 2025

We value the many individuals, both British and foreign, who foster cultural links between the UK and other countries. Exceptional and sustained achievements in this area are already recognised through the UK Honours System, including through regular hono...