HC Deb 15 January 1996 vol 269 c346W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how much has been spent in his Department and its associated agencies on working lunches in the year 1995–96 to date; and what is the projected amount for the full year. [9170]

Mr. Horam

The amount of expenditure on working lunches to the end of December this financial year is:

£
Department 182,889
Agencies 333
Total 183,222

It is expected that hospitality expenditure for the Department will continue at the current rate for the remainder of the year. The agencies are projecting total expenditure for the year of the order of £380.