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Official Hospitality: Lancaster House

Asked by Charlie DewhirstConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 9 September 2025UIN 73320

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 17 July 2025 to Question 66658 on Official Hospitality: Lancaster House, how much was spent on alcohol at the event.

Answered by Seema Malhotra

£56 was spent on wine. All other drinks at the event were provided by sponsors.

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