UBP leader Kim Swan asked: "Does Tourism routinely survey US charities with a view to selecting some for Bermuda promotions? If not, how has Bermuda come to support the particular charities the Cabinet Office listed in its statement on Friday?"

Premier's Press Secretary Glenn Jones replied: "Bermuda Tourism does not 'survey' US charities. Typically a charity submits a request and the management in the New York office makes a decision about whether or not to grant the request."

Mr. Swan asked: "What criteria are used in selecting charities?"

Mr. Jones replied: "If involvement in a charitable endeavour provides Bermuda Tourism with access to potential customers, particularly affluent travellers, the opportunity is typically taken if it is deemed cost effective."

Mr. Swan asked: "Why was Bermuda not highlighted as a chief sponsor of the Playboy event after the Government committed taxpayer dollars to support it?"

Mr. Jones replied: "Bermuda was not the chief sponsor, which explains why it was not highlighted as such."

Mr. Swan asked: "In terms of the Playboy event, what came first in attracting Bermuda's attention - the charity's mandate or the fact that it is managed by the Premier's son?"

Mr. Jones replied: "The Urban Health Institute is a registered charitable organisation in the United States in good standing and has been recognised for doing positive work. The philanthropic endeavour is led by the Premier's son. The two facts are inseparable."

Mr. Swan asked: "What was Bermuda's total cash commitment to the event?"

Mr. Jones replied: "This question was already asked and answered and published in local media". Referring to his Friday statement on the topic (see main story) he added: "The comments given previously on this subject should provide greater depth. The questions were largely redundant."