Question to the Home Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the document entitled Civil Service 2024/2025 External Expenditure on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, published on 30 May 2025, which suppliers were used to provide the International Women's Day event.

The event referred to was a practical development and leadership event designed for female members of Border Force staff.

Suppliers for the logistical arrangements were procured in line with government procurement rules, which are always designed to ensure the best value for taxpayers and are consistently reviewed.

Further information regarding the guidance for these events is available at the following address: Civil Service Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Expenditure Guidance - GOV.UK.