Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds (Labour) on Monday, 13 October 2025 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Government Hospitality: Wines
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of (a) 17 July 2025 to Question 62333 on Cabinet Office: Electronic Purchasing Card Solutio and (b) 15 July 2025, to Question 66656 on Government Hospitality: Wines, for what reason wine was procured from Berry Bros rather than from the Government Wine Cellar.
- Answer
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A small stock is held to offer to dignitaries and visitors at short notice. This purchase was made when the stock was found to be empty. Any hospitality purchases for these occasions are made with value-for-money for the taxpayer as a priority.
Secondary information
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- Reference
- 70512
- Session
- 2024-26
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- Subjects
- Procurement Wines Government Hospitality
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