Emily Thornberry: To ask the Attorney-General whether the Law Officers' Departments are holding a Christmas party in 2012; and what the cost is.

The Solicitor-General: Only the Treasury Solicitor's Department, HM Crown Prosecution Service Inspectorate and the Attorney-General's Office are holding office wide Christmas parties for their staff. No public funds are being used to pay for any entertainment and hospitality costs for these events. Any such costs are being met by members of staff and Ministers.