§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much his Department spent on official hospitality in 1994–95 and the financial year to date; and what is the 1995–96 projected budget for official hospitality. [5580]
§ Mr. BurtDepartmental expenditure on official hospitality in 1994–95 was £127,785. For the financial year to date—end of October—it is £58,007. The 1995–96 projected outturn is in the region of £100,000.