HC Deb 26 February 1998 vol 307 cc358-9W
Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what use has been made of 11 Downing street since 1 May 1997 to host receptions and meetings for Labour Party members from constituency parties and regions; and if he will make a statement. [24780]

Mr. Gordon Brown

[holding answer 23 January 1998]: Any private receptions held have been in line with the Ministerial Code of Conduct. No public money has been used.

Mr. Bercow

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many receptions he has held at No. 11 Downing street since he took office; how many people have attended; and what was the total cost of these events. [25185]

Mr. Malcolm Bruce

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) if he will list the receptions held in 11 Downing street since 1 May 1997, indicating(a) the purpose of the event, (b) its cost to public funds and (c) any costs not payable from public funds; and if he will make a statement;

(2) if he will list the receptions scheduled to take place in 11 Downing Street over the next six months, indicating the purpose of each such event; and if he will make a statement. [24779]

Mr. Gordon Brown

[holding answer 23 February 1998]: From time to time receptions are held at 11 Downing street. Arrangements for these receptions are in line with the Ministerial Code of Conduct.