Question follow-through · 117626

Diplomatic Relations and Soft Power

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

answeredJim AllisterForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Answering body
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Tabled
3 Mar 2026
Target answer date
10 Mar 2026
Answer
10 Mar 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 3 Mar 2026

    Question tabled

    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

  2. 10 Mar 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 10 Mar 2026

    Answer published

    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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