Written question asked by Lord Hammond of Runnymede (Conservative) on Tuesday, 23 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 March 2010. It was answered by Lord Hain (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Departmental Official Hospitality

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what the five most expensive hospitality events hosted by his Department was in the last three years; and what (a) the cost and (b) purpose was of each.

Answer

The five most expensive receptions hosted by the Wales Office were as follows:

	Receptions	Cost (£)
July 2008	Summer reception in London	3,284
February 2008	St. David's Day reception in London	2,797
July 2008	Summer reception in Cardiff	2,609
December 2007	Christmas reception in London	2,594
December 2007	Christmas reception in Cardiff	2,464

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