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<p>The purchases from Capital Pinball on the dates noted relate to table, chair, marquee,
cutlery and crockery hire for larger scale functions at the British High Commission
in Canberra and at Westminster House, the High Commissioner's official Residence in
Canberra.</p><p>These events included the Queen's Birthday Party, a reception to mark
the end of the UK-hosted COP26 and a lunch with Australian Chevening scholars. Guests
included Ministers, parliamentarians, indigenous leaders and other key stakeholders.</p><p>The
exchange of gifts and hospitality has long been an important part of building relations
and diplomacy. All expenses undergo rigorous oversight to ensure they are reasonable
and adhere to FCDO spending regulations.</p>
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