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Written question asked by Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 28 November 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 November 2011. It was answered by Lord Robathan (Conservative) on Wednesday, 14 December 2011 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Departmental Official Hospitality

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what receptions and events have been hosted by his Department since May 2010, including those sponsored by a third party.
Answer

This information could be provided only at disproportionate cost. We do not keep a central record of all receptions and events hosted by the Ministry of Defence (MOD), but they may include engagement with foreign governments, open days, air shows, military tattoos and commemorative occasions.Our current rules are that the offering of hospitality at any event funded by the MOD will be authorised only in exceptional cases.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
84174; 537 c796-7W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Ministry of Defence Official hospitality
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk