Written question asked by Harry Greenway (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 December 1996. It was answered by Lord Martin of Springburn (Labour) on Friday, 13 December 1996 on behalf of the Administration Committee.

Administration Select Committee

Question: How many official functions were held in Westminster Hall during the past year; at what cost; and if he will comment on their purpose. - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Harry Greenway: To ask the Chairman of the Administration Committee how many official functions were held in Westminster Hall during the past year; at what cost; and if he will make a statement on their purpose. [8845] Mr. Michael J. Martin: Two official events have been held in Westminster Hall this year. The President of the Republic of South Africa addressed Members of both Houses of Parliament on Thursday 11 July and the Lord Chancellor's annual breakfast, following the judges' service in Westminster Abbey, was held on Tuesday 1 October. The cost to the House of Commons works services vote of the event on 11 July was £48,000.

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