§ 61. Sir G. Nabarroasked the Secretary of State for the Environment whether he will take steps to reduce the sum of £3,500 spent on public accounts on cigars and cigarettes distributed gratuitously by Government hospitality organisations to foreigners visiting the United Kingdom; and whether he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AmeryIn an average year the amount spent on cigars and cigarettes used at functions organised by the Government Hospitality Fund is approximately £2,500, including tax. As these functions are organised in honour of foreign guests it would be inappropriate to restrict hospitality in the manner suggested.