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 spending over £500 with a Government procurement card in February 2022, what services were purchased by his Department from Scriberia Ltd on 23 February 2022, and for what purpose.

The cost was for commissioning a specialist design and communication agency that offered expertise that were not available in house, to support a major engagement initiative at short notice. All expenses undergo rigorous oversight to ensure they are reasonable and adhere to FCDO spending regulations.