HC Deb 08 December 1988 vol 143 cc267-8W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister how much has been expended from public funds for the provision of official gifts by her office in each year since 1979–80.

The Prime Minister

Information before 1 April 1983 is not available except at disproportionate cost. Since 1 April 1983 the following amounts have been spent on official gifts.

Financial year Amount £
1983–84 14,450
1984–85 16,678
1985–86 21,524
1986–87 10,176
1987–88 18,496
11988–89 11,192
1 Actual to date.

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