Written question asked by Mike Wood (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 22 January 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Wednesday, 28 January 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.
Department for Business and Trade: Official Hospitality
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what departmental receptions have taken place in the offices of consultant lobbying firms since 4 July 2024, and what was the rationale in each case.
- Answer
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The Department for Business and Trade hosted an Industrial Strategy Business reception at the offices of FGS Global on 23 June 2025. The Department had worked with several businesses to find a suitable central London business location to host the reception.
The Department does not hold a centralised list of every Departmental reception event. This event is the only reception at a consultant lobbying firm that the department has a record of taking place since June 2024.
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- 107046
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- 2024-26
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Department for Business and Trade: Official Hospitality
Monday, 2 March 2026
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House of Commons
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- Private sector Lobbying Official hospitality Department for Business and Trade
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