Cost of sending a baby box to New York Mayor: FOI release

Information requested

I wish to make a Freedom of Information Request for the cost of sending a baby box to New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani.

I would also like to know how many members of staff were involved in sending the box to Mr Mamdani and how much of their time was spent carrying this out.

Response

Cost of sending Baby Box to New York:

Transport for 23 Kg
£82.92

Duty and Taxes
£35.20

Total - £118.12

The Baby Box was sent to New York by our Baby Box Managing Agent, APS Group (Scotland) who have responsibility for Baby Box logistics such as sourcing the contents, storage, picking, packing and delivery of Baby Boxes.

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