§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Prime Minister what is his policy in respect of the use of Government buildings for Labour party events. [44217]
§ The Prime MinisterParagraph 63 of the Ministerial Code states that Government property should not generally be used for constituency work or party activities. A particular exception is recognised in the case of No. 10 and No. 11 Downing Street, Carlton House Terrace and other official residences where senior Ministers are required to live for the purpose of the job. Where Ministers host Party events in these residences or other Government property, it should be at their own or Party expense with no cost falling to the public purse. This was the practice of the previous administration and there has been no change in the arrangements.