§ Mr. Kenneth Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Industry what instructions he has given his Department on the numbers permitted to attend public visitsor other functions paid for by his Department; and whether he has sought a reduction in the cost of such official visits.
§ Mr. David MitchellVisits and attendance at functions require the authority of174W senior officers. A call for economy in expenditure on travel has recently been circulated in the Department, drawing attention to various ways, including limitations on the numbers participating in visits, in which savings might be made.