§ Mr. Matthew TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health on what dates Special Advisers from his Department have visited the United States of America on official business since 1 May 1997; which of his Special Advisers took part in each visit; and if he will list the meetings which these Special Advisers held with members and officials of the United States Government during each visit, specifying the date and location of each meeting and the names of the US members and officials at each meeting. [93945]
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§ Ms StuartBetween 1 May 1997 and 18 October 1999, the Special Advisers to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health have visited the United States of America on two occasions in an official capacity as listed.
- Date: 4-7 February 1998
- Destination: Washington DC
- Special adviser: Simon Stevens.
Accompanying my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister and my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health to meeting with President Clinton.
- Date: 21-23 October 1998
- Destination: Washington DC
- Special adviser: Simon Stevens.
Accompanying my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State at the International Health Policy meeting and meeting with the Secretary for Health and Human Services.
All travel complied with the requirements of the Ministerial Code and the Civil Service Management Code.