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Report on the Government Wine Cellar 2020-22

11 January 2024

Proposing MP
Sutton Coldfield
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

At a Glance

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.
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