§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food 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. [26591]
Dr. John Cunningham[holding answer 5 February 1998]: The cost of Ministerial overseas travel in my Department for the years requested is as follows:
- (a) 1995–96: £66,058
- (b) 1996–97: £51,841
- (c) 1 May 1997 to date: £91,5161.
1 Estimate.