HC Deb 09 July 1946 vol 425 c49W
82. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Works the total cost to the taxpayer of the celebrations on 8th June.

Mr. Tomlinson

I would refer the hon. Member to the Supplementary Civil Estimate Class VII for £282,500 nett which has been laid before Parliament. This figure includes expenditure on entertainment and hospitality.