Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 9 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 April 2003. It was answered by Tony Blair (Labour) on Monday, 14 April 2003 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: To ask the Prime Minister, how much was spent on hospitality by the (a) strategic communications unit and (b) corporate communications division in 2001-02. - Including fact that during 2001-02 the units spent £730 on hospitality.

Answer: Norman Baker: To ask the Prime Minister how much was spent on hospitality by the (a) strategic communications unit and (b) corporate communications division in 2001-02. [108949] The Prime Minister: During 2001-02, the units spent £730 on hospitality, including refreshments at meetings and seminars for government officials and other external visitors. All hospitality was provided in accordance with the departmental guidance on financial procedures and propriety, based on the principles set out in "Government Accounting".

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 108949; 403 c494W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Expenditure Prime Minister Strategic Communications Unit Official hospitality
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk