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Diplomatic Relations and Soft Power

Commons · Question 117626 · Tabled 3 Mar 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · Official record

Answered 10 Mar 2026

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Asked by Jim Allister

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the British Council’s international education programmes, including the International School Award, Study USA and UK-U

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Answered by Chris Elmore, 10 Mar 2026

The British Council plays a crucial role supporting the UK's interests around the world, supported by its work on UK education, as well its work to promote UK arts and culture, and the English language. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is ...

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