VerbatimParliament, as it happens

Cabinet Office: Electronic Purchasing Card Solution

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeCabinet OfficeTabled Answered 17 July 2025UIN 62333

The question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to his Department's publication entitled Cabinet Office: Government Procurement Card spend over £500 - March 2025, published on 24 April 2025, what the spending to Berry Bros Rudd Limited was for.

Answered by Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

The referenced entry relates to wine purchased for official business. The Government regularly hosts events and diplomatic occasions to bring together world leaders and other dignitaries, strengthen international relationships and deliver for the UK public.

Any hospitality purchases for these occasions are made with value-for-money for the taxpayer as a priority.

Verbatim has judged this answer against the question that was actually asked — answered, partly answered, or evaded. Sign in to see the verdict →

Open this question in Verbatim →

Every written question, searchable

155,000 questions tabled since the election, with the answer each department gave — and the ones still unanswered, with the clock running. Free to search.

Search written questions →Read on Verbatim