§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, pursuant to his answer of 18 January,Official Report, column 692, what was the total cost of the Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps; how many staff are employed; and what are the principal duties of the Marshal. [11624]
§ Sir Nicholas BonsorThe marshal occupies official accommodation for which he makes a contribution from his salary. The direct costs of his office borne by Buckingham palace and the FCO in 1994–95 were £70,995.35.
The marshal's staff consists of a secretary and the services of an office cleaner.
His principle duties are to make arrangements for heads of diplomatic missions on state and official occasions.