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VIP Lounge/

transit facilities

UK facilities arranged by PS with BAA. If requested by PS,

Geographical Department/Protocol Department arrange overseas facilities.

Accommodation & Subsistence

Programme/Briefing (including any accompanying spouse)

Gifts

Entertainment

Protocol Department check accommodation arrangements with PS/Geographical Department/Post and authorise appropriate subsistence.

Prepared by Geographical Department

Protocol Department ask Post for guidance on gifts and, following consultation with Geographical Departments and PS, purchase appropriate items.

The entertainment portion of a Head of Post's frais is calculated to include provision for receptions, dinners etc held within the host country during visits by Ministers and other officials.

NOTE:

SMWAAN

All expenditure on Ministerial visits must have the prior authority of Protocol Department.