§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how much her Department will spend on Christmas trees and decorations this year; how many Christmas trees will be bought for her Department's headquarters; and what are the type and country of origin of the trees. [7565]
§ Mr. Robin SquireA total of 12 Christmas trees will be purchased for DFEE and Employment Service headquarters offices nationally, at a cost of £1,559, including decorations. Details of the type and origin of the trees are as follows: one artificial, made in England; one English pine; eight Norway spruce—six German, two Norwegian—and two Nordman firs from Holland.