HC Deb 13 April 1989 vol 150 cc652-3W
Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister how much is currently outstanding from media organisations for charges arising from their representatives who accompanied her on official transport on overseas visits; and if she will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

I have nothing to add to the answer I gave to the hon. Member on 10 January 1989 at column 495.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister how many journalists accompanied her on her recent visit to various African countries using official transport; and what was the charge per capita.

The Prime Minister

Twenty-three representatives of the media travelled with me. The per capita charge was £1,700.

Mr. Tony Banks

To ask the Prime Minister if she will give the names and the organisations of those media representatives who accompanied her on official transport during her recent visit to various African countries.

The Prime Minister

A wide range of media representatives accompanied me on my visit.

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