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Official Hospitality: Lancaster House

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 17 July 2025UIN 66658

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the cost was of the summer reception at Lancaster House on 1 July 2025.

Answered by Catherine West

The total cost of the Foreign Secretary's Summer Reception on 1 July 2025 was £49,069.88.

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