In fact you have to wonder why any aspiring Chinese lobbyist would bother risking scandal by paying for access to washed - up former ministers like Straw and Rifkind, when the real deal can be bought quite openly, with
a free glass of champagne thrown in to seal the deal.
There is a comfortable Queen - size bed, lounge, split - system air conditioning, fans, stainless steel security insect screens, internal and external dining facilities, a computer with
free Broadband ADSL internet and email access, television, compact disc player, variety
of music, coffee / tea making facilities, beach towels, complimentary port and chocolates, beer, wine and
champagne glasses, magazines and tourist information.