Written question asked by John McDonnell (Labour) on Thursday, 7 February 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 25 February 2002. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Monday, 25 February 2002 on behalf of the Department for Education and Skills.

Dept for Education and Skills

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills, if she will list the functions, engagements and events which Ministers, her officials and advisers have attended which have been sponsored, funded, promoted her and hosted by the City of London Corporation since 1997.

Answer: John McDonnell: To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Skills if she will list the functions, engagements and events which Ministers, her officials and advisers have attended which have been sponsored, funded, promoted by her Department and hosted by the City of London Corporation since 1997. [35707] Mr. Ivan Lewis: This information could be supplied only at disproportionate cost. All attendance by Ministers and civil servants at events, engagements and functions are undertaken in line with the guidance and principles set out in the Ministerial Code and departmental staff handbooks.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 35707; 380 c727W;380 c729W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Civil servants Attendance City of London Corporation Government departments Functions Ministers Special advisers Department for Education and Skills Official hospitality
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