HC Deb 09 May 1996 vol 277 cc198-9W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment how much was spent on official hospitality by his Department and all associated agencies in the financial year 1995–96. [28570]

Sir Paul Beresford

Total expenditure by my Department and its agencies, including the residual functions of Property Services Agency services, in 1995–96 is expected to be £107,000. This does not include the agencies which transferred to the Office of Public Service on 1 January 1996. I also refer the hon. Gentleman to the reply by my hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary, Office of Public Service today.