§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the cost of Ministerial overseas travel in his Department in(a) 1995–96, (b) 1996–97 and (c) 1997–98 to date. [26645]
§ Mr. Dewar[holding answer 2 February 1998]: The costs of Ministerial overseas travel including those for officials accompanying Ministers are as follows:
Year £ 1995–96 67,042.43 1996–97 94,913.42 1997–98 95,259.68