Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 4 December 1997, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 December 1997. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 1997 on behalf of the Prime Minister.
Prime Minister
- Question
- To ask the Prime Minister, how much has been spent from public funds in respect of gifts given by (a) the Queen and (b) other members of the Royal Family to heads of state in the last year for which figures are available; and how many gifts such funding supported. - Inc fig.
- Answer
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Mr. Baker: To ask the Prime Minister how much has been spent from public funds in respect of gifts given by (a) the Queen and (b) other members of the Royal Family to heads of state in the last year for which figures are available; and how many gifts such funding supported. [19789] The Prime Minister: During 1997 The Queen has given 4 gifts to Heads of State at a total cost of £11,734.99. Other members of the Royal Family have to date given 13 gifts to Heads of State at a total cost of £4,233.23.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 19789; 302 c584W
- Session
- 1997-98
- Subjects
- Heads of state Monarchy Royal family Elizabeth II, Queen Official gifts
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