§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister how much has been spent from public funds in respect of gifts given by(a) the Queen and (b) other members of the Royal Family to heads of state in the last year for which figures are available; and how many gifts such funding supported. [19789]
§ The Prime MinisterDuring 1997 The Queen has given 4 gifts to Heads of State at a total cost of £11,734.99. Other members of the Royal Family have to date given 13 gifts to Heads of State at a total cost of £4,233.23.