§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister how much was spent on official hospitality by his Department and all associated agencies in the financial year 1995–96. [28579]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 9 May 1996]: My office spent £60,000 on official hospitality in 1995–96. This reflected twice as many receptions as in the previous year, primarily held to promote issues of importance. The details are set out below.
Receptions in 1995–96
- Two General Receptions
- South African Sports Initiative
- Lord Lieutenants
- Motability
- Praemium Imperiale
- Chartermark Winners
- National Sports Initiative
- World War Two Commemorations
- Armed Forces
- Eve of Session
- Police
- Education
- London Fashion Week
- UK Science, Engineering and Technology.