HC Deb 24 June 2002 vol 387 cc674-5W
Mr. Bercow

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what the cost was of the Department's 2001 staff Christmas party; and how many people attended. [61666]

Mr. McCartney

The Department for Work and Pensions does not hold an official staff Christmas party, nor does it provide funding for individual staff Christmas parties within its organisation.