Culture: Soft Power
Commons · Question 10987 · Tabled 17 Jun 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport · Official record
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Al Pinkerton
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of cultural industries as a driver of soft power.
Answer
Answered by Ian Murray, 22 Jun 2026
The UK’s thriving cultural industries are one of our greatest soft power assets. Contributing approximately 6% to our GDP, they play a vital role in supporting economic growth and the UK’s international standing.The UK is the world’s second-largest music ...