§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many overseas visits have been made by his Department's political advisers at public expense since 1 May. [25138]
§ Dr. David Clark[holding answer 23 January 1998]: My special adviser has accompanied me, along with other departmental officials, on four overseas visits since 1 May.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster how many times the spouses of Ministers in his Department have accompanied Ministers on overseas visits; and what was the cost of their travel and other expenses. [25173]
§ Dr. David Clark[holding answer 23 January 1998]: My hon. Friend the Parliamentary Secretary and I have been accompanied solely by departmental officials on the overseas visits which we have undertaken.