To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what discounts are available in relation to hotel accommodation used by (a) civil servants and (b) special advisers in his Department. (69003)

DTI civil servants and special advisors benefit from discounted hotel accommodation provided through a Cross-Government Hotel Booking Agent Contract.

The Department keeps no record of discounts available in relation to hotel accommodation for (a) civil servants and (b) special advisers. To provide this information would entail disproportionate cost.