Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 15571
Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Marketing
Tabled: 2 July 2026
Answered: 10 July 2026
Question
Charlie Dewhirst
Conservative — Bridlington and The Wolds
To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what information her Department holds on the cost it has spent on branded goods and merchandise.
Answer
Ian MurrayDCMS spent £2,970 on 1,500 VE Day 80 branded lanyards in 2025 to support the safe delivery of the commemorative events. Lanyards help identify authorised personnel and manage access within a secure event footprint.