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 MalhotraThe 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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