Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to his Department’s publication of government procurement card spending over £500 for June 2022, what the (a) purpose of, (b) location of and (c) guest list was for the event for which Seasoned Events Catering were paid £5,401.20 between 10 and 14 June 2022.

This relates to venue and catering costs for an Indian trade mission to the UK during London Tech Week 2022. This was organised by the Department of International Trade to boost engagement between UK start-ups and top India tech companies who were in attendance. Expenditure was subject to normal controls.