§ Mr. BoyesTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster what was the cost of receptions held by Ministers in his Department in 1993–94.
§ Mr. WaldegraveThe cost of receptions held by the Parliamentary Secretary and myself in 1993–94 has been approximately £5,400. Four receptions were held: service for the citizen conference reception (£3,229); two receptions for the media—summer (£742) and Christmas (£1,122); and a Christmas reception for staff (£300).