§ Mr. TyrieTo ask the Prime Minister on what dates members of the Policy Unit have travelled overseas on official business since 3 March 1999. [124126]
§ The Prime MinisterSince 3 March 1999 members of the No.10 Policy Unit have travelled overseas on official business on 71 occasions. All visits have been made in accordance with the rules set out in the Civil Service Management Code.
51WIn addition, members of the No.10 Policy Unit have accompanied me on several of my official visits abroad.
These arrangements follow the practice of successive administrations.
§ Mr. TyrieTo ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions his(a) Chief of Staff and (b) Chief Press Secretary formed part of the official party accompanying him on overseas visits since 28 February 1999. [124125]
§ The Prime MinisterSince 28 February 1999 my Chief Press Secretary has accompanied me on all my overseas visits. My Chief of Staff accompanied me on seven occasions.
§ Mr. TyrieTo ask the Prime Minister on how many occasions since 2 June 1999 special advisers of the Chief Whip and Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury have travelled abroad in an official capacity. [124124]
§ The Prime MinisterNone.