§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Prime Minister what is the Government's estimate for the cost of official hospitality at 10 Downing Street in the current financial year. [21340]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 17 December 1997]: The cost to my office of official hospitality at 10 Downing Street and Chequers since 2 May is £30,527.
Total expenditure on entertainment at 10 Downing Street during the 1996–97 financial year was £50,126.
§ Mr. RoweTo ask the Prime Minister how much has been spent on official entertainment at No. 10 Downing Street since 2 July 1997. [22828]
§ The Prime MinisterSince 2 July, my office has spent £27,447 on entertainment at 10 Downing Street and Chequers.
Total expenditure on entertainment at 10 Downing Street during the 1996–97 financial year was £50,126.