Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Cabinet Office Government Procurement Card spend over £500 data for October 2025, published on 27 November 2025, what was the purpose of the expenditure for a photography course in London; which officials attended; and what was the full name of the specific supplier.

This transaction was used for specialist digital training for four members of staff at a cost of £170 each. This was provided at a discounted rate following a search for the cheapest available supplier.

With the move to digital communications, it is important that we produce usable images from relevant government events and announcements.

Training existing staff to take photographs presents a cost saving compared to the use of external photographers.