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Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainHome OfficeTabled Answered 6 February 2026UIN 109332

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to contract “Support Payment Card”, procurement reference 429018/1483183, which officials and Ministers approved the final award decision, and on what dates.

Answered by Alex Norris

The final award followed all internal approval processes, including appropriate governance committees. Ministerial approval was not required due to the value of the contract award.

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