§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Lord President of the Council what has been the total amount spent on official hospitality by(a) his Department and (b) his agencies for each year since 1990.
§ Mr. NewtonExpenditure by the Privy Council Office in respect of official hospitality for the years in question was as follows:
Financial year Expenditure £ 1990–91 4,450 1991–92 7,234 1992–93 9,776 1993–94 9,892 1994–95 to date 2,309 I am not responsible for any agencies.