Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Development Aid
(asked on 21st October 2026) - View Source
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what the total Official Development Assistance (ODA) expenditure by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport was in financial year 2025/26; and if they will provide a table detailing the specific programme names, budget line items, and individual spending figures for that period.
ODA expenditure is reported on a cash basis and on a calendar year. Expenditure for 2025 is outlined below.
Project | 2025 (£m) |
International Cultural Heritage Protection (ICHP) Programme |
|
- British Council, Cultural Protection Fund | 6.65 |
- Ukraine heritage projects | 0.17 |
- Arts and Humanities Research Council grants | 0.14 |
- Total other ICHP programmes | 1.65 |
Property and Custody Guard Services for Marlborough House | 0.30 |
TOTAL | 8.91 |