§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how much was spent by his Department on official hospitality in the financial year 1987–88.
§ Mr. Butcher[holding answer 18 April 1988]: During the financial year 1987–88 this Department has incurred expenditure of approximately £300,000 on official entertainment and hospitality. This excludes similar expenditure incurred as an integral part of external expenditure programmes.