§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) how much his Department plans to spend on celebrating Christmas and the new year. 7580]
798W(2) how much his Department will spend on Christmas trees and decorations this year; how many Christmas trees will be bought for his Department's headquarters; and what are the type and country of origin of the trees. 7558]
§ Lord James Douglas-HamiltonChristmas cards will be sent to some organisations and individuals who have worked closely with the Department and its agencies during the past year. The precise numbers and total costs are not yet available. Four fir trees grown in Scotland have been purchased for buildings in Edinburgh and Glasgow at a cost, including containers, of £115 each. Decorations purchased in previous years will be reused. The total labour costs of delivering, installing, decorating, lighting, dismantling, removing and recycling the trees are estimated to be £550.