To ask the Minister of State, Department for Constitutional Affairs pursuant to the answers of 27 November 2006, Official Report, column 343W, and 13 December 2006, Official Report, column 1071W, on the Lord Chancellor (Functions), what the estimated cost to the public purse was of each of the seven functions in the Lord Chancellor’s official residence in Admiralty House; how many people attended each such function; and what the purpose was of each function. (113946)

The costs for these functions are accounted for in the usual way and are not yet available. Information relating to the use of the Lord Chancellor’s residence, including costs, will be available at the end of the financial year.