HC Deb 27 February 1968 vol 759 c1209
15. Mr. Lane

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what was the total cost to public funds in 1967 of overseas visits by members of the Government, including staff and other persons accompanying them.

Mr. Harold Lever

This information could only be collected at disproportionate expense.

Mr. Lane

Can the hon. Gentleman at least confirm that there will be cuts in this area of Government expenditure as in other areas during the next two years?

Mr. Lever

I assure the hon. Gentleman that care and judgment will be exercised to produce the maximum economy in this field as in others of Government expenditure.