§ Mr. GaleTo ask the Prime Minister what was the cost to public funds of arrangements made in respect of his civil servants and security staff, for his summer holiday in Tuscany. [22655]
§ The Prime MinisterThe arrangements for Civil Servants accompanying me on my holiday in Tuscany were the same as for previous Prime Ministers staying abroad. Separate costs for these staff are not readily available.
The Metropolitan Police Special Branch provides protection for the Prime Minister throughout the year, whether he is in the UK or abroad, on official business or holiday. The security arrangements for my holiday in Tuscany were the same as for previous Prime Ministers staying abroad. The disaggregated costs of security during this trip are not available.