§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland on what dates special advisers from his Department have travelled in an official capacity to the United States since 2 May 1997; what were the names of the special advisers; and if they accompanied ministers. [84325]
§ Dr. Reid[holding answer 21 May 1999]: One special adviser travelled to the United States with my predecessor on 15–19 March 1999. In accordance with convention, the name of the special adviser has not been given.