Request ID: FOI-3834-2324 Date published: 14 February 2024
You asked
How much money has TFL spent on LGBTQ+ flags in the last five years? Please could you break down the information by year. If possible within the spending limit, please could you also state which transport hub has received the most LGBTQ+ funding for flags for each of the last five years.
We answered
Our Ref: FOI-3834-2324
Thank you for your request received on 30 January 2024 asking for information about LGBTQ+ flags on our network.
Your request has been considered in accordance with the requirements of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and our information access policy. I can confirm that we hold some of the information you require. You asked:
How much money has TFL spent on LGBTQ+ flags in the last five years? Please could you break down the information by year. If possible within the spending limit, please could you also state which transport hub has received the most LGBTQ+ funding for flags for each of the last five years.
We are an organisation that positively celebrates and recognises the unique diversity of London. We play a major role in ensuring London feels open to everyone, recognising that London is one of the most diverse cities in the world and public transport is key to enabling people to make the most of all that our diverse city has to offer. We are extremely proud to mark Pride each year on our transport network and we work with our colleagues, suppliers, and collaborators to help us deliver this. The activities around Pride are responsibly funded from allocated budget and with funding from our partners.
In April 2019, multiple flags and banners for use at multiple events and locations on a recurring basis were purchased for a total cost of £1,123. We have not purchased any further flags at any other time.
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Yours sincerely
Gemma Jacob Senior FOI Case Officer FOI Case Management Team General Counsel Transport for London
