HL Deb 17 June 1997 vol 580 c107WA
Baroness Miller of Hendon

asked Her Majesty's Government:

On how many occasions between 9 April 1992 and 2 May 1997 facilities were provided at Number 10 Downing Street for charitable and other non-political good causes.

The Lord Privy Seal (Lord Richard)

I cannot answer for the previous administration's use of Number 10 for charitable and other non-political good causes.

However, Ministers under this and previous administrations have been allowed—at their own or party expense—to host non-official or party receptions in Downing Street. All catering, staff and other direct costs must be met by the organisers of the event. Appropriate arrangements are required for security clearance.

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