HC Deb 05 November 1970 vol 805 c1242
15. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will make a statement on his official visit to Scotland on 11th July; and what was the cost to public funds.

Mr. Maudling

My visit was private and entailed no cost to public funds.

Mr. Hamilton

I am obliged to the right hon. Gentleman. I knew his visit was private but I did not know the cost. [Laughter.] May I assure him that it cost a lot less than the Prime Minister's private visit on the same occasion?

Mr. Maudling

In fact, I think that public funds made a profit out of me. However, it was worth it to see the opening at St. Andrews.