Written question asked by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Monday, 13 December 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 December 2010. It was answered by Lord Bellingham (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 December 2010 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Government Hospitality: Wines
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many bottles of wine from the Government wine cellar have been served at Government functions since 1 November 2010; and what estimate he has made of the cost to the public purse of serving such wines.
- Answer
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Between 1 November and 13 December 2010 Government Hospitality used 494 bottles of wine at 23 Government functions, for approximately 1,376 guests. The functions were a combination of receptions, lunches and dinners. Government Hospitality estimates that the total purchase cost of these wines amounted to £4,735, an average of less than £10 per bottle.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 31110; 520 c874-5W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Wines Government Hospitality
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