HC Deb 17 April 2002 vol 383 cc982-3W
Mrs. May

To ask the Prime Minister what are the official title and responsibilities of Lord Levy. [49890]

The Prime Minister

I refer the hon. Member to the answer my right hon. Friend the Foreign Secretary gave to my hon. Friend the Member for Stockport (Ms Coffey) on 9 July 2001,Official Report, column 350W.

Mrs. May

To ask the Prime Minister how many Government press conferences Lord Levy has attended in his capacity as a representative of the Government. [49893]

The Prime Minister

Lord Levy has attended press conferences when accompanying me or the Foreign Secretary.

Mrs. May

To ask the Prime Minister whether Lord Levy is obliged to report gifts, hospitality and services he receives in the course of his duties to a(a) permanent secretary and (b) representative of the Cabinet Secretariat. [49892]

The Prime Minister

Lord Levy passes any gifts of value to my office, which handles them according to the usual procedures for Government gifts. Any hospitality and services provided to Lord Levy in the course of his duties as my envoy are known to the FCO and the UK diplomatic missions involved.

Mrs. May

To ask the Prime Minister if Lord Levy adheres to the Ministerial Code. [49891]

The Prime Minister

Lord Levy Is not a Minister.

Mrs. May

To ask the Prime Minister if he will list(a) each foreign visit that Lord Levy has undertaken acting as a representative of the Government and (b) the cost of each trip to public funds since 23 October 2001. [49895]

The Prime Minister

Lord Levy has visited Israel, the Palestinian Authority, Egypt, Jordan, France and Germany in his role as the Prime Minister's envoy since 23 October 2001. Lord Levy received no remuneration and travels at his own expense. The FCO and diplomatic missions overseas provide him with practical support, the cost of which is not separately itemised.

Mrs. May

To ask the Prime Minister (1) if he will list the speeches that Lord Levy has made since his appointment as a representative of the Government; [49894]

(2) if speeches by Lord Levy on foreign policy issues are cleared by the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary of State. [49897]

The Prime Minister

Yes. Lord Levy has given one public speech in his capacity as my envoy, to the Foreign Affairs and Finance Committees of the Venezuelan National Assembly during his visit to Venezuela in November 2000.

Mrs. May

To ask the Prime Minister if Lord Levy informs the Foreign and Commonwealth Secretary of State before making any foreign visit on behalf of the Government. [49896]

The Prime Minister

Lord Levy's foreign visits as my envoy are agreed in advance by the Foreign Secretary and me.

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