HC Deb 04 November 1993 vol 231 cc361-2W
Mr. Allen

To ask the Lord President of the Council how many hon. Members used the new facility in the last financial year to visit Brussels or Strasbourg on parliamentary business.

Mr. Newton

During the financial year ended 31 March 1993, a total of 88 Members claimed expenses under the terms of the Resolution of the House of 6 December 1991, in respect of visits to European Community institutions.

Sixty-one Members claimed for a visit to Brussels, 26 for a visit to Strasbourg and one for a visit to Luxembourg.