§ Sir Richard BodyTo ask the Prime Minister what criteria governed which businessmen accompanied him on his recent visit to Japan. [32989]
§ The Prime MinisterI was accompanied by businessmen from companies with major interests in the commercial and trading relationship with Japan.
§ Mr. ForthTo ask the Prime Minister, pursuant to his answer of 3 February 1998,Official Report, column 581, on ministerial visits, if he will list the occasions since 1 May 1997 on which he has given his prior approval for personal companions, other than a spouse, to accompany a Minister travelling on official business. [33369]
§ The Prime MinisterI refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Spelthorne (Mr. Wilshire) on 3 February 1998,Official Report, column 581.