§ Mr. LawsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the estimate is of the total spending of her Department in all forms of entertainment in each year from 1994–95 to 2002–03; and if she will make a statement. [92407]
§ Mrs. LiddellThe Scotland Office was established in its present form on 1 July 1999. Since that date the Department has spent the following on hospitality and entertainment:
£ 1999–2000 2000–01 2001–02 2002–031 10,638 41,275 25,789 38,789 1Estimated All expenditure on official entertainment is made in accordance with published guidance on financial procedures and propriety, based on the principles set out in Government Accounting.