HC Deb 17 November 1947 vol 444 cc809-10
46. Mr. Bossom

asked the Prime Minister how many delegations of hon. Members other than official Government delegations, went from Great Britain since October, 1946, in connection with different Government Departments; and what was the total number of Members that so travelled.

The Prime Minister

Thirteen delegations, composed in all of 65 hon. Members, have, travelled abroad since October, 1946. I will circulate particulars in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. Bossom

Can the Prime Minister say how much this has cost the taxpayer, and whether he thinks that the money was well spent?

The Prime Minister

Not without notice.

Following is the list:

Country visited Number of Members.
1. Austria and Germany 3
2. Bikini 2
3. Cairo (Inter - Parliamentary Union Conference) 10
4. China (excluding two members of the House of Lords) 4
5. Finland 4
6. France 8
7. Iraq and Iran (from I.P.U. Delegation to Cairo) 3
8. Japan 5
9. Roumania 6
10. South America 4
11. Turkey 6
12. Turkey (from I.P.U. Delegation to Cairo) 3
13. West Africa 7