HC Deb 06 March 1998 vol 307 c817W
Sir Richard Body

To ask the Prime Minister what criteria governed which businessmen accompanied him on his recent visit to Japan. [32989]

The Prime Minister

I was accompanied by businessmen from companies with major interests in the commercial and trading relationship with Japan.

Mr. Forth

To 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 Minister

I 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.

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