HC Deb 09 February 2001 vol 362 cc749-50W
Mr. Hawkins

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs on how many occasions since he became Minister for Europe the hon. Member for Leicester, East (Mr. Vaz) has visited India; and how many of these visits were (a) on Government business and (b) at the expense of the Hindujas or one of their companies or foundations. [149829]

Mr. Vaz

The information is as follows:

  1. (a) Once between 31 January and 5 February 2000 as Minister responsible for entry clearance matters; and
  2. (b) None.