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<p>In 2021–2022 there was no spend on lanyards.</p><p>In 2022–2023, in support of
LGBT+ people in Parliament, the House Administration approved a request from ParliOut
to spend £380 for 500 rainbow lanyards. ParliOut is the workplace equality network
(WEN) for LGBT+ people in Parliament.</p><p>In 2023–2024, in support of LGBT+ people
in Parliament, the Administration approved expenditure from ParliOut of £1,639 on
1,500 rainbow/progressive flag lanyards. In support of disabled people in Parliament,
the Administration approved expenditure from ParliAble of £475 on purple lanyards
bearing the ParliAble logo. ParliAble is the workplace equality network for disabled
people in Parliament.</p><p>As the networks are bicameral, their expenditure is split
70% by the House of Commons and 30% by the House of Lords.</p><p>The lanyards are
not solely for House of Commons staff. They are worn by any interested passholders,
including Members of both Houses and their staff, staff of both Houses, contractors,
etc.</p>
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