§ Mr. Dubsasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many invitations from tobacco companies, or to events sponsored by such companies, have been (a) received and (b) accepted by civil servants in his Department since May 1979; and if he will list the events accepted and rejected, respectively.
§ Mr. Peter ReesDetailed records of such invitations are not maintained but all offers of hospitality are required to be considered in accordance with the rules laid down in paragraphs 9882–9893 of the Civil Service Pay and Conditions of Service Code.
§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will give, for the longest and most convenient stated period of time, the number and ranks of his Department's civil servants who have accepted hospitality and entertainment offered by BAT Ltd., Watney Mann and Truman or any other stated business organisation to attend the Wimbledon championships or tennis tournaments or other stated forms of entertainment; and whether, in each case, the person accepting carried out the rules governing the acceptance of hospitality by civil servants, as laid down in paragraphs 9882–9893 of the Civil Service Pay and Conditions of Service Code.
§ Mr. Peter ReesI shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.