HC Deb 03 July 2002 vol 388 cc330-1W
Dr. Tonge

To ask the Prime Minister how many people attended the G8 meeting in Calgary in June from UK Government Departments; and what the total cost of the visit was. [66225]

The Prime Minister

I was accompanied by my noble Friend Baroness Amos and 25 officials. It was one of the smallest delegations.

Since 1999 the Government have published an annual list of all overseas visits undertaken by Cabinet Ministers costing £500 or more during each financial year. The list for the period 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003 will be published as soon as possible after the end of the current financial year.

Dr. Tonge

To ask the Prime Minister how many people attended the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting in March from UK Government Departments; and what the total cost of the visit was. [66226]

The Prime Minister

Since 1999 the Government have published an annual list of all overseas visits undertaken by Cabinet Ministers costing £500 or more during each financial year. The list for the period 1 April 2001 to 31 March 2002, including the information requested, will be published as soon as possible.