§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the President of the Council how much was spent by departmental special advisers on food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for official entertainment purposes in each of the last five years. [46835]
§ Mr. Robin CookThis information requested is not available. However, I do not foresee circumstances in which my special advisers would entertain from departmental funds.
§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the President of the Council if he will list for each of the last five years the total amount of money spent by Ministers in his Department on food, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks for entertainment purposes. [47206]
§ Mr. Robin CookI refer the hon. Member to the answer provided to the hon. Member for Buckingham (Mr. Bercow) on 25 February 2002,Official Report,column 701W.