§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport 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. [26631]
§ Mr. Chris Smith[holding answer 5 February 1998]: In 1996–97 the cost of Ministerial overseas travel was £50,385. Figures for the financial year to date are £36,776. Information is not readily available for Ministerial overseas travel in 1995–96, and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.