asked Her Majesty's Government:

Further to the Written Answer by Lord Rooker on 5 February (WA 172) concerning Northern Ireland Office expenditure on entertainment, how much has been spent each year on hospitality since 1997-98. [HL1885]

A wide range of external organisations use the facilities at Hillsborough Castle for a variety of events, these organisations are then charged for the services they receive.

The following table shows how much the Northern Ireland Office (excluding its agencies and NDPBs) spent on hospitality in each financial year since 1997-98.