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Written question asked by Helena Dollimore (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.


Bayeux Tapestry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether her Department plans to increase its grant in aid funding for the Bayeux Tapestry display at the British Museum.

Answer

The government will not be increasing grant in aid funding for the Bayeux Tapestry display at the British Museum.

The British Museum will use the ticketing revenue from the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition to support the costs of putting on this major exhibition for the visiting public, along with the accompanying public programmes. The British Museum offers concessionary tickets, including free entry for under 16s to all of its exhibitions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70211
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
British Museum Finance Bayeux tapestry
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk