HC Deb 26 January 1971 vol 810 c106W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Lord President of the Council (1) whether he will give the amount of expenses either claimed or paid to the Members of Parliament who attend the Western European Union meetings in December, 1970; and whether these expenses covered travel costs;

(2) what sums were granted to delegates attending meetings of the Western European Union in December, 1970, to cover expenses; and whether these expenses also covered the cost of travel actually incurred when attending meetings of the Western European Union or its committees by British delegates.

Mr. Whitelaw

The amount paid was £41 18s. 5d., of which sum travel expenses amounted to £23 3s. Od. for an air ticket.