HC Deb 01 July 1924 vol 175 c1107
52. Sir W. de FRECE

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether any cost is chargeable to the State in connection with the Anglo-Russian Conference in London; and, if so, what is the estimated cost to date?

Mr. PONSONBY

Apart from the expenditure referred to in the reply given by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Moseley (Mr. Hannon) on the 14th of May, and some minor expenditure on entertainment which falls on the Government Hospitality Fund, no extra cost if chargeable to the State up to date in connection with the Anglo-Russian Conference.

Sir W. DAVISON

Will the hon. Gentleman say what, approximately, is the total cost involved to date?

Mr. PONSONBY

I require notice of that question.

Mr. COOPER RAWSON

Will the hon. Gentleman say that the money devoted to hospitality is received with greater approbation than the hospitality meted out by private Members?