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Department for Transport: Official Hospitality

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 30 June 2026UIN 11759

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether authorisation was sought from her Department for the parliamentary reception held by Department for Transport Operator Group in Parliament on 19 January 2026.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Authorisation from the Secretary of State was not required for the Department for Transport Operator Limited to hold parliamentary receptions.

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