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Diplomatic Service: Equality

Asked by Mike WoodConservativeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 20762

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 17 June 2026, to Question 8062, on Diplomatic Service: Equality, if he will provide a breakdown of the costs for the Diplomats for Equality event in January 2025 at a total cost of £2,036; and whether there were presentations or handouts at the event.

Answered by Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

The expenditure for the Diplomats for Equality event held in January 2025 related to the hosting and catering fees entailed in holding the event at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's King Charles Street headquarters. There were no printed handouts distributed to attendees.

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