§ Mr. RosindellTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what steps the Government are taking to promote British culture. [186952]
§ Mr. MullinThe British Council is our principal agent for promoting British culture overseas. It aims to promote the UK's creative ideas and achievements through a range of programmes in the fields of arts, science and education.
The Foreign and Commonwealth Office also funds the BBC World Service and the Chevening Scholarship Programme, both of which play a part in promoting British cultures and values.