§ Mr. CorbettTo ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster if he will list those European capitals he has(a) visited and (b) plans to visit to discuss deregulation and give the total estimated cost to public funds of these visits. [5877]
§ Mr. FreemanI have discussed deregulation with Ministers, EU Commissioners and business leaders in Paris, Bonn, Madrid, The Hague, Copenhagen, Stockolm, Helsinki and Brussels. I intend to have further discussions with Ministers of the remaining European Union countries. The travel costs associated with the visits already undertaken is estimated to be £9,790. Arrangements for further visits are yet to be made.