§ Mr. WilshireTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list those visits made within the United Kingdom since 1 May on which(a) he and (b) other Ministers within his Department have been accompanied under Rule 83 of the Ministerial Code indicating (i) those persons accompanying and (ii) the cost to public funds. [23748]
§ Mr. George Robertson[holding answer 19 January 1998]: The information requested is as follows:
§ Dr. ReidThe contract control systems in use at RNAS Yeovilton are those which apply throughout the Ministry of Defence. They are sound and are kept under review.
§ Mr. HancockTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence what sums have been recovered by his Department at RNAS Yeovilton following disclosure of irregularities in job booking practices in each of the last three years; and if he will make a statement. [31939]
§ Dr. ReidIt is presumed that the question refers to the billing of minor works services undertaken on behalf of RNAS Yeovilton by a contractor. Over the past three years, validation of invoices has revealed that £1,686.06 had been overcharged out of a total bill of some £20 million. This sum has been recovered.