HC Deb 16 December 2002 vol 396 c624W
Mr. Andrew Turner

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office how many engagements were undertaken outside London(a) by him or his predecessor and (b) by Ministers in the Cabinet Office in January (i) 2000, (ii) 2001 and (iii) 2002. [87433]

Mr. Alexander

Since 1999 this Government have published an annual list of all visits overseas undertaken by Cabinet Ministers costing £500 or more during each financial year. The Government have also published on an annual basis the cost of all Ministers' visits overseas. Copies of the lists are available in the Libraries of the House.

Detailed information requested in respect of UK travel is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.

All travel is undertaken fully in accordance with the rules set out in the Ministerial Code and Travel by Ministers, copies of which are available in the Libraries of the House.