HC Deb 02 April 1996 vol 275 cc106-7W
Mr. Hall

To ask the Prime Minister if he will list the dates on which the receptions were held for(a) the 45th winter ball and (b) the 46th winter ball. [24272]

The Prime Minister

A reception was held at No. 10 Downing street for the 45th winter ball on 7 November 1994.

The reception for the 46th winter ball was not held at No. 10 Downing street.

Mr. Hall

To ask the Prime Minister if he will list all the functions and the dates on which they took place which were held at No. 10 Downing street since November 1990 where the costs have been met by(a) the winter ball, (b) the City and Industrial Liaison Council and (c) any of the regional industrialists councils which raise funds on behalf of the Conservative party. [24271]

The Prime Minister

Two functions have taken place where the costs were met by the winter ball. These were on 8 December 1993 and 7 November 1994. There have been no functions where the costs have been met by the City and Industrial Liaison Council or any of the regional industrialists councils which raise funds on behalf of the Conservative party.