To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the projected cost is of the valedictory function at Lancaster House honouring the Prime Minister's Special Envoy to the Middle East; and from which budget the cost will be met. (142116)

My right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary, is hosting a farewell reception for my noble Friend Lord Levy, in recognition of his nine years of service as my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's Special Envoy to the Middle East, at Lancaster House on 19 June. The estimated cost of this event is £6,000, which will be met by my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary's entertainment budget.