HC Deb 25 April 1932 vol 265 c50W
Mr. MAITLAND

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury what is the total amount of annual expenditure under the heading "Frais de representation" at the various diplomatic posts; and will he arrange that in future the amount is separately stated annually, in the Foreign Office accounts presented to Parliament, under the letter S?

Sir J. SIMON

I have been asked to reply. The total sum provided forfrais de représentation to the Heads of Missions abroad for the year 1932-33 is £127,570. As regards the second part of the question, I will consider my hon. Friend's suggestion and communicate with him in due course.