Motion · S7M-00433 · 22 Jun 2026
Recognising the Contribution of the British Council to Education and Culture
The motion
That the Parliament recognises the contribution of the British Council to Scotland’s international relationships through educational, cultural and linguistic exchange; notes the role of soft power in advancing Scotland’s economic, cultural and diplomatic interests worldwide; acknowledges the contribution of Scottish universities, cultural institutions and creative industries to the UK’s global influence; expresses concern regarding reductions in international cultural diplomacy funding, and calls on the Scottish and UK governments to work together to strengthen Scotland’s international engagement through education, culture and people-to-people links.
Supporters (11)
- Andrew Baxter Scottish Liberal Democrats 22 Jun 2026
- Colin Beattie Scottish National Party 22 Jun 2026
- Miles Briggs Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party 22 Jun 2026
- Yi-pei Chou Turvey Scottish Liberal Democrats 22 Jun 2026
- Duncan Dunlop Scottish Liberal Democrats 22 Jun 2026
- Liam McArthur Scottish Liberal Democrats 22 Jun 2026
- David Smith Reform UK 22 Jun 2026
- Paul Sweeney Scottish Labour 22 Jun 2026
- Joe Long Scottish Labour 23 Jun 2026
- Jack Middleton Scottish National Party 24 Jun 2026
- Jackie Baillie Scottish Labour 1 Jul 2026
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.