Question follow-through · 30852
UK Soft Power Council
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Soft Power Council on the role of science and research in supporting the UK's diplomatic efforts; and whether the contribution of the
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- Answering body
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Tabled
- 11 Feb 2025
- Target answer date
- 13 Feb 2025
- Answer
- 19 Feb 2025 · 8 calendar days after tabling
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Recorded timeline
11 Feb 2025
Question tabled
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the Soft Power Council on the role of science and research in supporting the UK's diplomatic efforts; and whether the contribution of the
13 Feb 2025
Target answer date
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19 Feb 2025
Answer published
The membership of the Soft Power Council includes several individuals with expertise spanning science, technology, education and research, in recognition of the importance of these themes to the UK's diplomatic work. As the strategy is developed over the ...
Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.
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