To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer (1) pursuant to the answers of 8 February 2007, Official Report, column 1134W and 1 February 2007, Official Report, column 412W, on the Smith Institute, how many events were held by the Smith Institute at number 11 Downing street in each year since 1997; (123620)

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer pursuant to the answer of 1 February 2007, Official Report, column 411W, on the Smith Institute, if he will list the events hosted by the Smith Institute at number 11 Downing street; and what costs were recovered from the institute in each case. (130287)

[holding answer 26 February 2007]: Since 1997, 67 separate charities have used number 11 of which the Smith Institute is one. A list of these charities is included on the Treasury website.

The Smith Institute asked in 1997 to use the facility for seminars on a once a month basis and sometimes, when they are conducting a series of seminars, on a more regular basis. As previously reported, the Smith Institute held 27 seminars in the last 12 months. Any charities who use or want to use 11 Downing street can apply for more extended access if this is their wish and subject to availability.

Every external organisation who uses number 11 does so on the same basis: the organisers of events at number 11 meet all additional costs associated with holding the event.