§ Mrs. RocheTo ask the President of the Board of Trade, pursuant to his answer to the hon. Member for Ashfield (Mr. Hoon) on 16 December,Official Report, column 427, if he will list (a) the total cost to date of business breakfasts, (b) the projected total cost until the end of the breakfasts planned, (c) the budget for the breakfasts and (d) the departmental budget from which this money is drawn. [13001]
§ Mr. LangThe 11 events held so far are expected to cost approximately £51,500. The final cost of the programme will depend on the number of events. No budget has been specifically set aside for business breakfasts. The costs are being paid by the Government offices concerned: these are underwritten by the DTI's running cost provision.