§ 55. Viscount CURZONasked the Prime Minister whether the recent garden party at Hampton Court was an official function; and, if so, on what Vote is the charge borne?
§ The FIRST COMMISSIONER of WORKS (Mr. Jowett)The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative, and the cost is borne on the Vote for Government Hospitality.
§ Sir H. BRITTAINIs it not a fact that the Government Hospitality Committee has done a very great work for this country, and, incidentally, is it not true that Great Britain spends less on such hospitality than any other great Power?