§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will list the(a) date, (b) purpose and (c) cost of each reception held at No 11 Downing Street since 7 June 2001; and if he will make a statement. [66279]
§ Ruth Kelly[holding answer 4 July 2002]: A list of all receptions held at 11 Downing Street since 7 June 2001 has been placed in the Library.
The total cost to the Treasury for all official receptions held in the relevant period is £8,453 in 2001 and £6,505 in 2002. There is no cost to the Treasury or public funds for any private reception.