Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 70437
BBC World Service: Finance
Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025
Question
Sir Julian Smith
Conservative — Skipton and Ripon
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to develop a sustainable funding solution for the BBC World Service.
Answer
Seema MalhotraThe Government highly values the BBC World Service, which makes a significant contribution to UK soft power. According to a 2025 survey conducted for the BBC by the independent polling company, Tapestry, the BBC is a leader in driving favourable impressio...
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