HC Deb 24 July 1998 vol 316 c740W
Mr. Redwood

To ask the President of the Board of Trade how much has been spent on the provision of drinks in ministerial offices at her Department since 1 May 1997. [25826]

Mrs. Beckett

[holding answer 28 January 1998]: As at 27 January, the cost of drinks purchased by the seven Ministers' offices since 1 May was some £4,000. The figure for the equivalent period the previous year was some £4,400.