Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 20 February 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 24 February 2026. It was answered by Kate Dearden (Labour) on Monday, 2 March 2026 on behalf of the Department for Business and Trade.

Department for Business and Trade: Official Hospitality

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 28 January 2026 to Question 107046 on DBT: Official Hospitality, how the hosting of the reception at the offices of FGS Global on 23 June 2025 will be declared in the Departmental annual accounts; and whether his Department made a financial contribution towards the cost of the reception.

Answer: The Department for Business of Trade did not make a direct financial contribution to FGS Global in respect of the reception held at their premises on 23 June 2025. The total cost to DBT for the event, standing at £10,074.14 and comprising third-party costs (lease of disability equipment, audio visual equipment, lectern, and stage), agency time, and a crown commercial service fee, will be reflected in DBT's annual accounts, specifically the department's overall spend on events.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 113804
Session: 2024-26
Related items: Department for Business and Trade: Official Hospitality
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects: Costs Private sector Lobbying Official hospitality Department for Business and Trade FGS Global
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