asked the Minister for Foreign Affairs the number of Christmas cards issued from his office and that of his Minister of State in 1983; and the total cost including postage.
Written Answers. - Christmas Cards.
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The number of official Christmas cards sent by me in 1983 was 1,300 at a cost to the Exchequer of £968.00 including £427.00 postage. In the case of the Minister of State 650 official cards were sent at a cost to the Exchequer of £281.00 including £145.00 postage.