§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many receptions have been held in his Department since he took office; how many people have attended; and what was the total cost of these events. [25170]
§ Mr. George Robertson[holding answer 23 January 1998]: Ministers in this Department have held nine receptions since taking office. Approximately 1,000 people attended, and the cost was about £14,300.