§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how much was spent on official hospitality by his Department in 1994–95. [21208]
§ Mr. Jack[holding answer 1 May 1995]: Some £63,684.81, provisional figure, was spent on official hospitality by the Department, excluding its agencies, during the financial year 1994–95.
The principal items of expenditure included hospitality:
to overseas officials and other visitors including, for example, visitors from EC organisations and from other member states;to industry representatives, trade associations and professional bodies;in the course of work being undertaken for the Department by individuals in an advisory capacity;at agricultural and trade shows.