Mr. Harold Walker asked the Minister for the Civil Service what is the current annual cost to public funds of the Government hospitality fund.
§ Mr. ChannonThe estimated cost in 1979–80 of the Government hospitality fund, including salaries, wages, and general administrative expenses, met from the Vote for the central management of the Civil Service is £583,000. The fund also receives premises, other accommodation services, stationery and printing as allied services from other Votes, the cost of which is not readily available.