Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, further to the answer of 4 June 2026, to Question 4161, on Government departments: marketing, how much has been spent on branded goods and merchandise by the Financial Conduct Authority since the Government Chief Commercial Officer letter was sent; on what items, and at what cost.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is a non-governmental body which is operationally independent from the Treasury and is funded via a levy on financial services firms.

The Government has no role in the FCA's budget and does not hold the information requested.

Information about the FCA’s budget, spending and staff numbers can be found in its annual report. Its 2025-26 annual report was laid before Parliament on 26 August 2026 and can be found at https://www.fca.org.uk/publications/annual-reports/annual-report-2025-26

As an arm’s-length body, staff at the FCA who meet the eligibility criteria are eligible to join the Government Communication Service. The Treasury does not hold figures on how many members of FCA staff are members.