HC Deb 02 August 1966 vol 733 cc87-8W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Prime Minister whether he will advise Ministers to refrain from overseas travel during the next 12 months, except where there are special or urgent reasons for a personal visit; and, in such cases, if he will advise that Ministers should not incur additional expense by taking their wives.

The Prime Minister

If, as I assume, my hon. Friend is concerned with visits abroad on official business, my prior approval is required and is only given sparingly and after full consideration of the circumstances. As for Ministers' wives I would refer my hon. Friend to the Answer I gave on 28th July to a Question by the hon. Member for Woking (Mr. Onslow).