HC Deb 21 June 1966 vol 730 cc36-7W
61. Mr. Burden

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer which Ministers and/or Ministries receive tax-free entertaining allowances or grants for this purpose; if he will give the total sum provided during the year ended 5th April, 1966; and how much of this was spent entirely on entertaining overseas visitors.

Mr. Diamond

Most Departments have a measure of delegated authority for expenditure on official entertainment, including Ministerial entertainment: but Ministers do not receive personal entertainment allowances. Specific sums may also be authorised for particular functions. The delegated authorities for the year ending 31st March, 1966 totalled approximately £125,000. Information about actual expenditure is not readily available.