HC Deb 21 April 1980 vol 983 cc71-2W
Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what were the takings in (a) the bars provided for the participants at the Stormont conference and (b) the press bar.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

(a) £478; (b) £617.

Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the cost of telephoning and catering for the Stormont conference.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

The estimated cost of telephones was £2,100, and of catering £2,250.

Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much money was paid to the participants at all the talks at the Stormont conference; and how many individuals claimed.

Mr. Humphrey Atkins

£14,272; 36 individuals.