Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to his Department’s publication of government procurement card spending over £500 for December 2021, what items were purchased for £1,941.60 under transaction reference 9764897355 on 23 December 2021; and for what purpose were they required.

Transaction 9764897355 was for the purchase of Challenge Coins for the Fraud, Error, Debt and Grants Function. These were used for the Counter Fraud Function’s diplomatic work, where they were awarded to fellow counter fraud experts in partner countries and other government organisations in recognition of excellent service to countering fraud. This formed part of the Government’s ongoing work to build constructive relationships with international partners, which are vital to tackling global fraud and safeguarding British people from fraud.