§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Minister for the Civil Service what were the costs during the period 1st January 1976 to 31st December 1977 of the 444 lunches and dinners given by Her Majesty's Government at which 199 hon. Members were present; and what were the costs and numbers of hon. Members concerned for each of the years from 1970 to 31st December 1976.
§ Mr. Charles R. MorrisI regret that the costs of the meals to which Members218W were invited, during the period 1st January 1976 to 31st December 1977, could not be separated from other expenditure from the Government Hospitality Fund without incurring disproportionate cost. Similarly information relating to the years from 1970 to 31st December 1976 is not readily available and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.