HC Deb 21 October 1966 vol 734 cc87-8W
Mr. Peel

asked the President of the Board of Trade for how long the Minister of State was in Basle in connection with the International Nuclear Energy Exhibition in September, 1966; what was the size of his entourage; and how much was spent out of public funds on the whole visit.

Mr. Mason

I spent one day in Basle, and one in Zurich where I visited an exhibition of British carpets. I was accompanied by my private secretary. The total cost to public funds of air fares, airport charges and hotel accommodation for myself and my private secretary was £143 11s. 11d.