HC Deb 16 February 1998 vol 306 cc473-4W
Mr. Blunt

To ask the Prime Minister if, under paragraph 69a of the Ministerial Code, Cabinet Ministers may take their spouses or permanent partners overseas at their own expense on official visits without his written permission. [28949]

The Prime Minister

[holding answer 10 February 1998]: 1 refer the hon. Member to the final sentence of paragraph 70 of the Ministerial Code, a copy of which was placed in the Library in July 1997.