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Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Monday, 24 April 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 27 April 2017 (named day). It was answered by Rob Wilson (Conservative) on Thursday, 27 April 2017 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


LIFE

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, for what reasons £250 million was provided from the Tampon Tax Fund for the Life charity; and if she will make a statement.

Answer

Life Charity submitted a project proposal to support vulnerable women in west London, requesting £250,000. Life Charity’s bid described a project that would help vulnerable, homeless or at risk women (for example, those escaping abuse or trafficking) who are pregnant and have nowhere to turn.

We will shortly agree the specifics of each of the 70 projects that successfully applied to the Tampon Tax Fund this year, to ensure that taxpayers' money is put to the best use. We will only make grants where we are 100% certain that they align with the aims of the fund.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
71725
Session
2016-17
Subjects
Grants VAT Sanitary products Life Charity
Link
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