Government Funding

Dear Mr Porter,
 
Thank you for your e-mail requesting information on  the amount of funding
received from the government for tax years 20/21,21/22 and 22/23.
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Turning to your question, I am afraid that I do not know the amount of
funding received by the DSMA Committee from the Government.  All budget
matters are controlled by the Government which I understand delegates
responsibility for this matter to the Ministry of Defence.  May I suggest
you direct your question to the Ministry of Defence who should be in a
good position to give you accurate figures?
Kind Regards,
Geoffrey Dodds,
 
Brigadier (Retired) Geoffrey Dodds | Secretary | Defence and Security
Media Advisory Committee | Main (24/7) 0300 155 8738 | Office (leave
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From: Liam Porter <[FOI #1103354 email]>
Sent: 13 March 2024 16:18
To: Secretary DSMA Committee <[DSMA request email]>
Subject: Freedom of Information request - Government Funding
 
Dear Defence and Security Media Advisory Committee,

Under the Freedom of Information act, I would like to request the
following information:

Please provide the amount of funding received from the government for the
following tax years (20/21,21/22,22/23).

Yours faithfully,

Liam Porter

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