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Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Monday, 12 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 May 2025. It was answered by Stephanie Peacock (Labour) on Monday, 19 May 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


VE Day: Anniversaries

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the process was for deciding the allocation of seating in the VIP box for the VE concert at Horse Guards Parade on 8 May 2025.

Answer

The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) managed the allocation of seating for the VE Day 80 concert on Horse Guards Parade.

For the VIP area, DCMS prioritised representatives from key stakeholder organisations, including veterans' groups, the Armed Forces, Parliament, and partners involved in the VE Day 80 commemorations. Consideration was also given to accessibility and operational requirements, protocol, ensuring appropriate and inclusive representation from across the UK and Commonwealth.

Allocations in the Royal Box followed established protocol and precedence and included members of the Royal Household, veterans and their companions, senior Cabinet Ministers, Service Chiefs and other senior delivery partners.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
51318
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Music Anniversaries Seating VE Day St James's Park
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk