§ Mr. Peelasked 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. MasonI spent one day in Basle, and one in Zurich where I visited an88W 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.