House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Report on the Government Wine Cellar 2020-22
11 January 2024 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Proposed by Andrew Mitchell Con Sutton Coldfield
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At a glance
Key points
- Report on the Government Wine Cellar for financial years 2020/21 and 2021/22 has been placed in the Libraries of both Houses
- The report details consumption, stock purchases, costs, and value for money
- Sales were suspended due to COVID-19 but have resumed since Financial Year 2022/23
Issue summary
This statement is about the placement of a bi-annual Report on the Government Wine Cellar for financial years 2020/21 and 2021/22 in the Libraries of both Houses.
Action requested
The report covers consumption, stock purchases, costs, and value for money, meeting the commitment to regularly inform Parliament about the use of the Government Hospitality Wine Cellar. Sales were not possible due to COVID-19 but have resumed since Financial Year 2022/2023.
Key facts
- Report covers financial years 2020/21 and 2021/22.
- Between 2011/2012 and 2018/2019, the Cellar was self-financed through sales of stock.
- Sales were not possible in 2020/2021 and 2021/2022 due to COVID-19.
- Sales resumed in Financial Year 2022/2023.