HC Deb 20 November 1987 vol 122 cc717-8W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if any residential accommodation is provided for Ministers in his Department and charged to public funds; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Hurd

The Department meets the basic costs of the Home Secretary's official residence: rent; rates; heating; lighting; water rates; maintenance and minor works; furniture and fittings.