§ Mr. Llew SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what authorisation he has given for expenditure on Christmas party festivities in his Department and in other parts of the armed services based in Great Britain.
§ Mr. Archie HamiltonThe Department has clear guidelines covering the use of official funds on hospitality which is required to be in the direct defence interest. These rules are not relaxed at Christmas time or at any other time of the year.