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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Disclosure of Information and Lobbying

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled Answered 22 June 2026UIN 9330

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To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Independent research into government transparency releases published by the Ethics and Integrity Commission on 12 May 2026, page 17, for what reason the Kanishka N

Answered by Kanishka Narayan

I refer the Honourable Member to the publication, “Department for Science, Innovation & Technology: Minister’s Hospitality – November 2025”, published on Gov.UK where this was disclosed as hospitality because a dinner was provided.

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