§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the total cost to public funds of overseas trade missions in 1982 and so far in 1983.
§ Mr. ChannonTotal direct expenditure from public funds on British Overseas Trade Board supported outward trade missions in 1982 was £1,135,834 and in 1983, to 11 October, it is £1,263,343.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry how many orders have been obtained in 1982 and so far in 1983 directly as a result of overseas trade missions.
§ Mr. ChannonThe information requested in this question is not readily available.
§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what contribution is made towards the cost of overseas trade missions supported by his Department by those going on these trips.
§ Mr. ChannonThe British Overseas Trade Board's outward mission scheme provides a grant towards the travel expenses of each company participating in an outward mission. Grants are normally limited to one per26W company. The remainder of the costs are borne by the company itself. The sponsoring organisation (a chamber of commerce, trade association, or similar body specifically approved for the purpose by BOTB) which organises the mission and provides the mission secretary is entitled to a double grant. The grants vary in amount from £115 to £1,015 according to the location of the market or markets visited. The rates are published in the booklet "BOTB Services".