§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment 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. [25156]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 23 January 1998]: Since 2 May 1997 seven receptions have been held in the Department; 250 people have attended. The total cost of these events is £1,488.