HC Deb 24 July 1987 vol 120 c551W
Mr. Tony Banks

asked the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how much has been spent on official hospitality by his Department in each of the last two financial years.

Mr. Butcher

Departmental expenditure on hospitality in the United Kingdom over the last two years was £153,000 in 1985–86, and £224,000 in 1986–87. Hospitality costs incurred overseas cannot readily be separated from other travel expenses.