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Department for Work and Pensions: Muslim Council of Britain

Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 11 February 2025UIN 28705

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the Minister for Social Security and Disability travelled to the Muslim Council of Britain's leadership dinner on 25 January 2025 by Ministerial car; whether the invitation was (a) received and (b) accepted through his Ministerial office; whether he has made a declaration of hospitality; and whether Government business was discussed at the event by the Minister.

Answered by Sir Stephen Timms

I travelled by public transport to and from the Muslim Council of Britain leadership dinner on the evening of 20 January 2025. My ministerial office was not involved in the invitation arrangements.

I was at the event for approximately an hour, and consumed only a glass of water. No ministerial business was discussed.

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