Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Department’s publication of government procurement card spending over £500 for the month of August 2022, what was the purpose of the photo frames purchased by her Department’s communications directorate from Pedunculate Ltd on 26 August 2022.

On 25 August 2002 the Home Office purchased 100 A4 certificate frames to award commendations from the then Home Secretary, as recognition for exceptional service or bravery in the field of home affairs.

On 31 August 2022 we held a presentation event where 97 individuals were personally awarded commendations by the Home Secretary, including policing and fire services, community organisations, campaigners and civil servants. This event was publicised on Gov.uk and a press release was issued:

Brave, inspirational and selfless acts recognised with new Home Secretary commendation - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk).