Mr. T. THOMSONasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether it is the intention of the Government to revert to the pre-War practice of limiting expenditure under the Government Hospitality Fund to entertainments of a public character held outside of Ministers' residences?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLI do not think there was any very definite pre-War practice. Expenditure from the Government Hospitality Fund is restricted to entertainments on behalf of the State; and I think occasions may well arise when it is both appropriate and economical, for instance, for distinguished strangers to be officially entertained at the Prime Minister's official residence.