§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister what was the total cost of travel incurred by his office in each year since 1990–91. [8965]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 19 January 1996]: The information as requested is as follows:
(£000s) 1990–91 880 1991–92 1,310 1992–93 1,730 1993–94 1,490 1994–95 1,230 Figures rounded to the nearest £10,000.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister what was the total cost to public funds arising from all duties in each complete year since 1990–91 and for 1995–96 to date; and if he will indicate the figures separately for (i) accommodation and (ii) expenses. [8964]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 19 January 1996]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Gordon (Mr. Bruce) on 19 December, Official Report, columns 1053–54. The information as requested for earlier years is available only at disproportionate cost.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister if he will provide the figures from 1990–91 to 1994–95 and 1995–96 to date for(a) the cost of maintaining and running No. 10 Downing street and additional costs at Chequers, (b) the grant-in-aid to the Chequers trust and (c) the costs on a consistent basis and expressed at constant 1984–85 prices. [9534]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 19 January 1996]: The information as requested is in the table.