HC Deb 17 February 1948 vol 447 c185W
78. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated cost to the taxpayer of the Paymaster-General's tour of the African Colonies; and who were the officials who accompanied him.

Sir S. Cripps

The estimated cost of the Mission is £4,500. There were four officials, an assistant secretary from the Ministry of Food, a principal and a temporary officer from the Board of Trade, and an assistant principal from the Treasury.