HC Deb 02 July 1924 vol 175 cc1324-5
55. Viscount CURZON

asked 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. BRITTAIN

Is 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?