§ Lord Pattenasked Her Majesty's Government:
Further to the Written Answer by the Lord Privy Seal on 31 October (WA39), whether they will provide details of the Prime Minister's visits in an official capacity to the countryside of the United Kingdom, excluding holidays, between 1997 and 29 May 2002. [HL6357]
§ Lord Williams of Mostyn:Records of the Prime Minister's official visits are not categorised in this way. The Prime Minister's office records show that since 1997 the Prime Minister has undertaken the visits in the list which I am placing in the Library. The Prime Minister's visits cover a range of matters, including health, education and tourism. He also travels regularly to his constituency.
The Prime Minister travels making the most efficient and cost-effective arrangements. His travel arrangements are in accordance with the arrangements for official travel set out in Chapter 7 of the Ministerial Code and the accompanying guidance document, Travel by Ministers.