HC Deb 14 June 2004 vol 422 c622W
Dr. Evan Harris

To ask the Prime Minister (1) what reserves are in the(a) Royal Bounty Fund and (b) Royal Charity Fund; [177657]

(2) what disbursements have been made from the (a) Royal Bounty Fund and (b) Royal Charity Fund since 1997; and who the recipients were. [177658]

The Prime Minister

As at 31 December 2003, the assets of the Royal Bounty and Special Services Fund were £191,500, and the assets of the Royal Charity Fund were £1,400.

Since 1 January 1997 payments of £201,300 have been made from the Royal Bounty and Special Services Fund, and £4,450 from the Royal Charity Fund.

In accordance with exemption 12 of Part 2 of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information, details of recipients are exempt from disclosure in order to protect the privacy of the individuals concerned.