§ Mr. BoyesTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total cost of official entertaining in his Department in each year since 1990–91; if he will list the receptions held in each year at his Department's expense; and what was the cost of each reception.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe total cost of official entertaining in the Department in 1992–93 was £48,702; in 1993–94 it was £33,666. Figures for 1990–91 and 1991–92 are stored off-line on magnetic tape and cannot be recalled until all current end-of-year accounts for the Department have been processed. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as the figures can be obtained.