HC Deb 04 June 2003 vol 406 cc478-9W
Mr. Pickles

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister on how many occasions his official residences have been used for(a) charitable and (b) other fund-raising events since May 1997; what charges were made for such events; and what was made of (i) catering and (ii) other facilities provided by the residences. [113542]

Mr. Leslie

My right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister has held no such events at his official residences.

Mr. Pickles

To ask the Deputy Prime Minister what rules govern the use of his official residences for non-official purposes. [113544]

Mr. Leslie

The rules governing the use of Ministers' official residences are set out in the Ministerial Code of Conduct.