§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many receptions were held at Stormont House from 1st January 1976 to 30th June 1977; and what was their total cost;
(2) how many receptions were held in Hillsborough House from 17th January /976 to 30th June 1977; and what was their total cost;
(3) if he would publish a list showing the names of the Northern Ireland Members of Parliament invited to receptions in Hillsborough House, Stormont Castle and Stormont House from 1st January 1976 to 30th June 1977.
§ Mr. MasonNo receptions—as defined for Government hospitality purposes—were held at Hillsborough Castle or Stormont Castle during this period. Five were held at Stormont House at a total cost of £333, and those invited included two Northern Ireland Members of Parliament. It would involve disproportionate cost to obtain details of Northern Ireland Members of Parliament invited to other official hospitality functions, as records of persons invited, as opposed to those who attended, are not maintained.