HC Deb 06 December 1996 vol 286 cc822-3W
Mr. Donohoe

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security (1) how much his Department plans to spend on celebrating Christmas and the new year; [7583]

(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. [7567]

Mr. Burt

The only departmental expenditure on Christmas and new year is for official Christmas cards, at an estimated cost this year of £3,240.