Written question asked by Andrew Rosindell (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 March 2002. It was answered by Denis MacShane (Labour) on Monday, 4 March 2002 on behalf of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, for what reason his Department is the lead department in managing Government wine stocks.

Answer: Mr. Rosindell: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs for what reason his Department is the lead Department in managing Government wine stocks. [39649] Mr. MacShane: The Government wine cellar is managed by Government Hospitality Section of Conference and Visits Group, with the advice of the Government Hospitality Advisory Committee for the Purchase of Wine. Responsibility for the Government Hospitality Fund (as it then was) was transferred to the Foreign and Commonwealth Office from the Cabinet Office/Civil Service Department by a Cabinet decision in 1980.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 39649; 381 c68W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Alcoholic drinks Departmental responsibilities Wines Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk