§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Prime Minister (1) what is his estimate of the total cost for himself and other departmental Ministers for each of(a) overseas travel and accommodation expenses of Ministers and their advisers. (b) car and chauffeuring costs of Ministers, (c) ministerial security costs and (d) domestic travel and accommodation expenses of Ministers: [6412]
(2) what is his estimate of the running cost of his departmental office, and that of his predecessor. for each year since 1990–91 including an estimate for the 1052W current year, broken down into (a) telephone bill, (b) total staff costs, (c) press and communications. (d) entertainment, (e) alcoholic drinks, (f) non-alcoholic drinks, (g) stationery, (11) office refurbishment and (i) other.[6411]
§ The Prime MinisterExpenditure by my Office during 1993–94 and 1994–95 is as follows:
£0001 1993–94 1994–95 Overseas travel and accommodation 1.000 790 Cars, Domestic travel and accommodation 490 440 Telephone and stationery costs 130 90 Total staff costs2 3,270 3.200 Entertainment 40 40 Office refurbishment 140 70 Other costs2 4,150 3,020 Total costs 9.220 7.670 1 Figures rounded to the nearest £10,000. 2 Includes the cost of the Press Office. 3 Includes security costs: for 1993–94 includes telecommunications costs.