British Council
2026-05-19 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office · HL320 · Official question
Question
To ask His Majesty's Government which minister has lead responsibility for securing the long-term sustainability of the British Council; and how they will ensure that Parliament remains informed of that progress.
Answer
While the British Council is operationally independent from the Government, as an arm's length body of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), it is expected to strategically align with FCDO and wider Government priorities through its str...