HC Deb 27 October 1997 vol 299 cc656-7W
Mr. Amess

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the total expenditure budget on(a) official expenditure and (b) overseas travel by Ministers and officials by his Department in the current Session. [12586]

Mrs. Liddell

Between 1 May and 20 October spending on official hospitality by Ministers and officials amounted to £11,400; and £317,100 has been spent on overseas travel and subsistence.