Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what guidance is given to (a) members of the UK Soft Power Council who work for consultant lobbying firms and (b) other members of the UK Soft Power Council on managing conflicts of interest.

All members of the Soft Power Council were appointed following the standard process for Direct Ministerial Appointments, which includes clear guidance on conflicts of interests and completion of a conflict of interests declaration.