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Departmental Alcoholic Drinks

Volume 479: debated on Monday 21 July 2008

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what measures are in place in his Department to monitor expenditure on alcohol for hospitality purposes. (219602)

The policy, rules and guidance on the provision of official entertainment are set out in Chapter 45 of Joint Services Publication 462 (Financial Management Policy Manual), copies of which are available in the Library of the House. The appropriate budget manager has the responsibility to verify compliance within the rules.