Written question asked by Lord Oakeshott of Seagrove Bay (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Lords. It was answered by Lord Triesman (Labour) on Monday, 18 June 2007.

Official Entertainment

Question: asked Her Majesty's Government:In relation to the farewell reception at Lancaster House on 19 June for Lord Levy as the Prime Minister's personal envoy (a) what is the total estimated cost; (b) how many people have been invited; and (c) why the invitation is in the name of the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs and not the Prime Minister.

Answer: My right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary is hosting a farewell reception for my noble friend Lord Levy in recognition of his nine years of service as my right honourable friend the Prime Minister’s special envoy to the Middle East, at Lancaster House on 19 June. Around 260 guests have been invited, and the estimated cost of this event is £6,000, which will be met by my right honourable friend the Foreign Secretary’s entertainment budget.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 4161; 693 c19WA
Session: 2006-07
Subjects: Costs Foreign and Commonwealth Office Official hospitality Levy, Lord
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk