Written Question·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·UIN 117626

Diplomatic Relations and Soft Power

Tabled: 3 March 2026

Answered: 10 March 2026

Named Day

Question

Jim Allister

Traditional Unionist Voice — North Antrim

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the British Council’s international education programmes, including the International School Award, Study USA and UK–U

Answer

Chris Elmore

The British Council plays a crucial role supporting the UK's interests around the world, supported by its work on UK education, as well its work to promote UK arts and culture, and the English language. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is ...

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