§ Mr. RobathanTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister on how many weekdays in 2002 Dorneywood was used for Government business. [97372]
§ Tim Loughton(1) To ask the Deputy Prime Minister how many times he has been in residence at Dorneywood since June 2001; and on what dates; [97476]
(2) what the cost to public funds of entertainment at Dorneywood was in each of the last 10 years. [97398]
(3) if he will list the (a) dates, (b) nature and (c) cost of official engagements held by (i) him and (ii) other departments of government at Dorneywood since June 2001. [97477]
§ Mr. LeslieMy right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister's use of Dorneywood is consistent with the terms of the Dorneywood Trust. The information on costs requested is not held centrally, and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister has entertained only at public expense at Dorneywood once when the Indian Environment Minister visited for tea in 2001. All other entertainment has been paid for out of my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister's personal funds.