§ Mr. Tony Banksasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how much has been spent by his Department on official hospitality in each of the past five years.
§ Mr. John PattenExpenditure by the Department on official hospitality in each of the past five years was as follows:
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£ 1979–80 12,900 1980–81 14,300 1981–82 13,000 1982–83 20,700 1983–84 18,000 These figures do not include the cost of working lunches for members of committees and for conferences.