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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Wednesday, 19 March 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 24 March 2025 (named day). It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Friday, 25 April 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.

Veterans: Anniversaries

Question

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 (ii) overseas.

Answer

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 Ministry of Defence (MOD) is also working with veterans’ charities to support and where necessary fund veterans’ attendance at relevant VE Day and D-Day commemorations overseas.

DCMS is working closely with key departments and external partners who will make a significant contribution to the VE and VJ Day 80 commemorations, including the MOD for ceremonial and military assets. Final costs will be confirmed after the event and in due course.

The Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust, an Arm’s Length Body of the MOD, reinforces the nation's Covenant promise to support Armed Forces personnel, their families and veterans. The Trust manages the £10 million annual Armed Forces Covenant Fund on behalf of the MOD and collaborates with the UK Government to deliver strategic and targeted programmes that benefit Armed Forces communities.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
39497
Session
2024-26
Related items
Grouped for answer
Yes
Transferred
Yes
Subjects
Anniversaries Finance World War II VE Day Veterans Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust VJ Day
Link
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