§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for National Heritage how much her Department plans to spend on celebrating Christmas and the new year. [7573]
§ Mr. Sproat[holding answer 6 December 1996]: My Department estimates that it will spend approximately £1,850 on celebrating Christmas and the new year. This includes the cost of Christmas cards, the provision of a Christmas tree and a contribution for official guests at the Department's party.