HC Deb 10 January 1989 vol 144 cc491-2W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister what amounts for had debts have been allowed for by her office in calculating the total costs of her visits abroad given in answers to questions by right hon. and hon. Members during the past three years.

The Prime Minister

No provision for bad debts has been made when calculating these costs.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister if she will instruct her office to clear up all outstanding debts owed by media organisations for the cost of sending their representatives with her on overseas visits.

The Prime Minister

I am satisfied that the arrangements in force in my office for pursuing outstanding invoices operate effectively.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister why she will not identify those media organisations which have not settled their accounts for expenses arising from their representatives accompanying her on overseas visits; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave the hon. Member on 8 December 1988 at column267.