FOI002120 FOI Finance

Subject: Freedom of Information Request — Complete Funding Details of the Macron's State Visit to the UK (8-10 July 2025)
Under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, I am requesting full disclosure of financial and
logistical information concerning the state visit of Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron to the
United Kingdom, which took place from 8 July to 10 July 2025.
Specifically, I request:
1. Complete Funding Breakdown - Please provide all available details regarding
sources of funding used to support the visit, including:
a. UK central government departments and agencies (e.g., Cabinet Office, Foreign Office, Home Office, Ministry of Defence, DCMS).
b. Local authorities or councils:
i. Whether any council tax revenue was used to fund any part of the visit.
ii. Names of involved councils, nature of expenditure (e.g., policing, road closures, local
hospitality), and funding amounts.
iii. The Royal Household (including whether any funding was reimbursed by government
departments).
iv. Corporate sponsorships, hospitality or third-party (private sector) contributions.
c. Private individuals or civilian donors:
i. Names where available or at least general classifications.
ii. Estimated amounts and the form of the contribution (monetary, in-kind, services, etc.).
2. Purpose of the Visit
a. Official UK government objectives for hosting the visit.
b. Strategic or diplomatic goals declared before, during, or after the visit.
3. Total Estimated Cost to UK Taxpayers:
a. An estimate of the total public expenditure on the visit, including:
i. Breakdown by department and category (e.g., transport, hospitality, security, ceremonial
costs, infrastructure).
ii. Indication of which portions, if any, were covered by council tax funds or local authority
budgets.