§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many ministerial visits have been undertaken by each Minister in his Department between 6 July and 1 December; and how many and what percentage of these have involved the Minister travelling abroad. [4222]
§ Mr. Douglas Hogg[holding answer 6 December 1995]: My ministerial colleagues and I frequently undertake official engagements outside London, particularly in rural areas. We travel abroad as necessary to promote British interests overseas, including at Agriculture and Fisheries Councils.