HC Deb 19 January 1984 vol 52 cc273-4W
Mr. Tony

Banks asked the Prime Minister what has been the cost each year of official hospitality at No. 10 Downing street since May 1979.

The Prime Minister

The cost of official hospitality during each financial year, from May 1979 to December 1983, is as follows:

£
1979–80 37,825
1980–81 39,911
1981–82 46,371
1982–83 47,533
*1983–84 28,333
* So far.