Written question asked by Lord Bruce of Bennachie (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 1995. It was answered by Jeremy Hanley (Conservative) on Wednesday, 20 December 1995 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question

What is his estimate of the cost of running his departmental office, and that of his predecessor, for each year since 1990-91 including the current year, broken down into (a) telephone bills, (b) total staff costs, (c) press and communications, (d) entertainment, (e) alcoholic drinks, (f) non-alcoholic drinks, (g) stationery, (h) office refurbishment and (i) other. - The information requested will take some time to compile; I will write to the hon. Gentleman shortly.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

6401; 268 c1189W;268 c1187W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Costs Central government Buildings Fees and charges Government departments Staff Repairs and maintenance Telephones Foreign and Commonwealth Office Stationery Public relations Official hospitality Operating costs

Contains statistics

Yes