The Department for International Development's (DFID) total spend on entertainment within administration cost budgets for 2007-08 was £271,587. Projected expenditure for entertainment for 2008-09 is £253,007.
These figures include costs for working breakfasts and lunches, refreshments at meetings and official entertainment.
It is not possible to breakdown our costs to provide amounts spent in the UK only, without incurring a disproportionate cost.
All expenditure has been made in accordance with published departmental guidance on financial procedures and propriety.