The department said this week it does not comment on internal disciplinary action. She confirmed that if any staff were found to have broken rules, they would face disciplinary action.
The invite email was sent on the same day she was appointed to the role on a permanent basis. Susan Acland-Hood, DfE permanent secretary, told MPs last year that it was “to some extent” an organised event. Some people remained in the canteen for a short It says Williamson “thanked staff at the event, leaving shortly afterwards to
However, at the event “there was wine, some of which, along with mince pies, was provided” by Williamson and his private office. The report says staff had been invited to bring their own refreshments, including a suggestion to “bring their own bottle”. People will be able to dial in and have a Virtual Festive gathering….”Ībout 20 to 30 staff gathered in the canteen at about 5pm on December 10. “For those working at home…there are plans for a Christmas Divisional where This is open to Private Office staff and ministers if they are around…… The email said: “Hi all, We’re planning on having some ‘socially distanced’ festive drinks in the canteen on Thursday. On December 7 at 3.52pm, an email was sent from Williamson’s private office internally, inviting “approximately 50 staff” including private office and departmental officials and special advisers. Gray says the event was going to be held in the private office working area, but officials decided to move it to the canteen on the basis it is a “well-ventilated space that would permit easier social distancing”. It was discussed between “senior officials” in the DfE and Williamson, who asked members of his private office to make arrangements. Not only are the wines amazing but we love that they pair them with tailored recipes for you. For instance, where the gathering was “reasonably necessary for work purposes”.Ī report by senior civil servant Sue Gray says that in early December 2020, DfE began planning an event to “thank members of staff who had been working in the office during the pandemic”. Williamson Wines is a wonderful little place to stop in Healdsburg. The Williamson's are honest winemakers who love what they do.Fifty staff were invited to “festive drinks” in the Department for Education canteen during lockdown two years ago, with then education secretary Gavin Williamson providing wine and mince pies.Īt the time, London was in tier 2 lockdown, where gatherings of two or more people indoors continued to be prohibited unless an exception applied. If you are fortunate to taste with the owners, they will guide you through each taste and take you for a truly magnificent experience in every glass. With each glass, you will be given a small bite which has been chosen to pair with the wines. You will most likely be greeted by Dawn or Bill Williamson and invited to taste several varietals. Their wines are absolutely delicious and they provide complimentary tastings and pairings - yes pairings! Williamson is by far my favorite winery in Sonoma County. We happened to be in Healdsburg during Passport Weekend and did not want to spend most of our afternoon fighting for elbow room on Dry Creek. We discovered Bill and Dawn's storefront just off Healdsburg square about 2-3 years ago now. I was somewhat surprised to not find any reviews on Williamson.
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