HC Deb 01 February 1996 vol 270 cc863-4W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of expenditure on all forms of hospitality and entertainment by(a) his Department, (b) his Department's agencies and (c) non-departmental public bodies, for (i) 1979–80, (ii) 1989–90, (iii) 1991–92, (iv) 1993–94, (v) 1994–95, (vi) 1995–96 and (vii) 1996–97. [11448]

Mrs. Angela Knight

[holding answer 30 January 1996]: Expenditure on hospitality and entertainment by Her Majesty's Treasury and agencies responsible to the Chancellor of the Exchequer is included in the published running costs.

Mr. Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his estimate of the expenditure of his Department, his Department's agencies and non-departmental public bodies on all forms of overseas travel, overseas accommodation and other associated expenses for(a) 1979–80, (b) 1989–90, (c) 1991–92, (d) 1993–94, (e) 1994–95, (f) 1995–96, and (g) 1996–97. [11451]

Mrs. Knight

[holding answer 30 January 1996]: Expenditure on overseas travel and subsistence by Her Majesty's Treasury and agencies responsible to the Chancellor of the Exchequer is included in the running costs published for the Department and each agency.