§ Mr. WrayTo ask the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what was the total funds made available by the Commission for overseas travel by Select Committees in the financial year 1989–90; how much of this was specifically for European travel; and what are the corresponding figures, for the financial year 1990–91.
§ Mr. BeithThe total funds made available for overseas Select Committee travel in the financial year 1989–90 was £495,980 of which £60,000 was earmarked exclusively for visits to Community countries. The equivalent figure for the financial year 1990–91 is £505,400 of which £100,000 is set aside for travel to Community countries.