§ Mr. TyrieTo ask the Prime Minister if he will list each overseas visit in an official capacity by a special adviser since 2 May 1997, stating the cost and who paid. [69723]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 15 February 1999]In respect of my Policy Unit, I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Gordon (Mr. Bruce) on 8 December 1998,Official Report, column 143.
My Chief of Staff and Chief Press Secretary—who are employed under the terms of the amended Civil Service Order in Council—are usually part of the official party accompanying me on overseas visits.
Information covering travel by special advisers for each Government Department over the last 20 months is not held centrally.