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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Marketing

Department for Culture, Media and Sport written question – answered at on 10 July 2026.

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Photo of Charlie Dewhirst 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.

Photo of Ian Murray Ian Murray The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

DCMS 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.

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  • (Citation: HC Deb, 10 July 2026, cW)

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