Written Question·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·UIN 39497

Veterans: Anniversaries

Tabled: 19 March 2025

Answered: 25 April 2025

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Question

James Cartlidge

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has held discussions with the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust on funding used to sponsor World War Two veterans attending (a) VE day and (b) VJ day commemorative events (i) in the UK

Answer

Stephanie Peacock

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is working closely with veteran organisations, including the Royal British Legion (RBL), to provide travel, welfare and infrastructure support to ensure veterans can attend official events in the UK. The...

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