§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 19 February,Official Report, column 588, what method of transport he used in carrying out his official duties in Scotland on 31 January; and how much this transport cost. [19422]
The Deputy Prime MinisterI flew to Glasgow to carry out my official duties in Scotland on 31 January. The cost to official funds was £130.50, as half the cost of my return air ticket was met by Conservative central office. I used the official car of the Under Secretary, my hon. Friend the Member for Aberdeen, South (Mr. Robertson) between Glasgow airport and the venue for the launch of the White Paper. The transport for my political engagements was provided by Conservative central office.
§ Mr. DonohoeTo ask the Deputy Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 19 February,Official Report, column 588, if he will list the official engagements which he undertook in Scotland on 31 January in his capacity as Deputy Prime Minster; and what specific duties he undertook in this capacity in Troon. [19423]
The Deputy Prime MinisterIn my capacity as Deputy Prime Minister, I joined my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland on 31 January to launch the White Paper on education and skills development in Scotland. I undertook no official duties in my capacity as Deputy Prime Minister in Troon.
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