§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister if she will state for the period since 29 July(a) the countries she visited officially, (b) how many civil servants accompanied her, (c) the total cost involved, (d) the method of travel and (e) the number of journalists who used official transportation.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweI have been asked to reply.
Since 29 July, the Prime Minister has visited Japan and Moscow. She was accompanied by 12 civil servants, plus a further two for the Moscow leg. Transport was provided
128Wby an RAF VCIO and 18 representatives of the media travelled with her. Information on costs for the visit is not yet available.
§ Mr. Tony BanksTo ask the Prime Minister what action has been taken by her Department to recover outstanding moneys from media organisations arising from their representatives accompanying her on overseas visits.
§ Sir Geoffrey HoweI have been asked to reply.
My right hon. Friend the Prime Minister is satisfied that the arrangements used by her office for expediting the payment of overdue invoices are effective.