HC Deb 09 July 1987 vol 119 c223W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Secretary of State for the Environment how much was spent by his Department on (a) ministerial hospitality and (b) other official hospitality in 1985–86 and 1986–87.

Mr. Ridley

Expenditure on hospitality in my Department was:

1985–86 1986–87
£ £
Ministerial 14,740 13,650
DOE(C) Official 16,560 17,470
PSA Official 10,520 19,920
Total 41,820 51,040