§ Mr. BluntTo ask the Prime Minister if paragraph 83 of the provisions of the ministerial code concerning travel at public expense by Minister's spouses also applies to such travel by Minister's partners who are not spouses in circumstances where the Minister has a spouse; and if he will make a statement. [23384]
§ Mr. St. AubynTo ask the Prime Minister if he will publish guidelines to govern the arrangements applying when a Minister's personal friend other than a spouse may accompany him on official business at public expense. [23486]
§ The Prime Minister[holding answer 16 January 1998]: The guidance on travel in the Ministerial Code remains unchanged. Public funds may be used only where it is in the public interest and with my prior consent.