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Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 15 December 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 19 January 1999. It was answered by Derek Fatchett (Labour) on Tuesday, 19 January 1999 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.


Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, If he will make a statement on his policy in respect of the purchase of wine for government hospitality purposes. (Failed OPQ).
Answer

Mr. Baker: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs if he will make a statement on his policy in respect of the purchase of wine for Government hospitality purposes. [64603] Mr. Fatchett: The policy is intended to ensure availability of wines of appropriate quality at reasonable cost for official hospitality hosted by Ministers on behalf of HMG.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
64603; 323 c431W
Session
1998-99
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Wines Official hospitality