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Written question asked by Adam Jogee (Labour) on Monday, 1 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 3 June 2026. It was answered by Douglas Alexander (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026 on behalf of the Scotland Office.


Scotland Office: Soft Power Council

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, what discussions a) Ministers and b) officials in his Department have had with the Soft Power Council.

Answer

Since the Soft Power Council was established in January 2025, it has met four times. Information about the Soft Power Council and its meetings is available on GOV.UK, including meeting dates, terms of reference, and abridged minutes of discussions.

The Scotland Office meets regularly with the FCDO to discuss how to harness Scotland’s immense soft power potential to boost exports and attract inward investment.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
5577
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Scotland Office UK Soft Power Council
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk