HC Deb 17 May 1990 vol 172 c482W
Mr. Chris Smith

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total cost of civil service support for the Financial Secretary on the occasion of the debate on the private Member's motion on Monday 14 May.

Mr. Lilley

Ministers generally receive support for debates from the civil service on matters of fact and Government policy. Separate costings are not available.