§ Mr. BercowTo ask the President of the Board of Trade if she will list planned expenditure on hospitality for April and May, indicating the date, location and purpose of each event. [35116]
§ Mrs. BeckettThere are a variety of events planned for April and May, involving DTI Ministerial hospitality. These include a number of receptions and dinners associated with the promotion of the Powerhouse UK exhibition and ASEM II, as well as events covering differing industrial sectors and policy areas. It is not, however, possible to provide a comprehensive estimate for the total expenditure on Ministerial hospitality as the majority of events and meeting will not be finalised until nearer the time.