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Department for Education: Marketing

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeDepartment for EducationTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 24156

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026, to Question 4161, on Government departments: marketing, how much has been spent on branded goods and merchandise by each of the department’s Arm’s Length Bodies since the Government Chief Commercial Officer letter was sent; on what items, and at what cost.

Answered by Department for Education

Spend data for this category of cost is not centrally held. The department’s Arm’s Length Bodies have implemented the policy and are aware of their responsibilities relating to branded goods and merchandise.

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