§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Secretary of State for Transport how much was spent on official hospitality by his Department and all associated agencies in the financial year 1995–96. [28564]
§ Mr. NorrisThe table represents the expenditure on official hospitality by the Department, central transport group, and its associated agencies in the financial year 1995–96. The figure for the central transport group may include some non-entertainment costs which cannot readily be disaggregated.
£ Central Transport Group 170,704 Driving Standards Agency 3,009 Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency 10,546 Marine Safety Agency 17,740 The Coastguard Agency 7,906 Vehicle Certification Agency 1,280 Vehicle Inspectorate 46,000 The Highways Agency 4,097 The total amount spent by the Department and its agencies for the financial year 1995–96 was £261,282.64.