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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Contracts

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled Answered 23 July 2025UIN 67635

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many and what proportion of departmental procurement contracts were awarded to British companies in the last financial year.

Answered by Stephanie Peacock

From April 1st 2024, to March 31st 2025, a total of 135 agreements were executed. Out of these, 131 contracts were awarded to British companies, which equates to approximately 97% of contracts.

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