HC Deb 22 October 1990 vol 178 c51W
129. Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how much was spent by his Department on official hospitality in 1989–90.

Mr. Redwood

[holding answer 19 October 1990]: In the financial year 1989–90, the Department of Trade and Industry spent £298,000 on official hospitality.

Much of this was spent in support of the United Kingdom's trade activities, hosting receptions and meals for visiting Ministers and introducing British business to the right people from overseas.