Clothing allowances for the BBC Chairman and Director General

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Dear British Broadcasting Corporation,

I note the contents of the latest BBC Annual Report (https://downloads.bbc.co.uk/aboutthebbc/...) and in particular the photographs of the Chairman and Director General shown on pages 10 and 12 respectively.

Despite their elevated positions in a multi-billion pound international organisation with influence across the globe, I note that neither gentleman is wearing a tie and both sport a casual jacket and open neck shirt. Mr Davie in particular has previous form in this regard.

Can you tell me, please, if the BBC provides any clothing allowances to Messrs Sharp and Davie and, if so, what sums are involved?

Thank you.

Yours faithfully,

Mr A Willmore

FOI Enquiries, British Broadcasting Corporation

Dear Mr A Willmore,

Thank you for your request for information under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, as detailed in your email below. Your request was received on 07 July 2021. We will deal with your request as promptly as possible, and at the latest within 20 working days. If you have any queries about your request, please contact us at the address below.

The reference number for your request is RFI20211126.

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Dear Mr Wilmore,

 

Please find attached our response to your request for information
reference RFI20211126.

 

Yours sincerely,

 

Information Rights, BBC Legal

BC2A4 | Broadcast Centre | 201 Wood Lane | London | W12 7TP

 

 

 

 

Dear FOI Enquiries,

Many thanks for your response. As a licence tax payer I am pleased to find that Davie pays for his own jeans and trainers. It is a shame he looks so ridiculous while wearing them.

Yours sincerely,

Mr A Willmore