HC Deb 16 March 1994 vol 239 c707W
Mr. Boyes

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what was the cost of receptions held by Ministers in his Department in 1993–94.

Mr. Hague

The cost of ministerial receptions and similar functions so far in 1993–94 is £4,990.60.

In addition, the annual reception for disabled people and representatives of disability organisations was held on 10 March at an estimated cost of £6,000.