Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 73356

Beer and Public Houses: Soft Power

Tabled: 29 August 2025
Answered: 10 September 2025

Question

Blake Stephenson

Conservative — Mid Bedfordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the beer and pub sector on the UK’s soft power.

Answer

Seema Malhotra
The UK has consistently ranked within the top three countries in indices that measure soft power. The UK pub and beer industry are key assets for the UK economy and society and contribute to our soft power. The pub is also a key tourism destination for ma...
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