HC Deb 01 December 1993 vol 233 c586W
Mr. Vaz

To ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many visits abroad she has made during 1993; and what was(a) the cost to public funds and (b) the purpose of each visit.

Mr. Jack

During 1993, the Minister and her predecessor made a total of 19 visits abroad. Their total travel and hotel costs amount to £24,758. Eleven visits were to EC Councils of Ministers; the remaining eight were in support of bilateral relations and trade promotion.