§ Mr. Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment 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. [26687]
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§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 5 February 1998]: The estimate of the costs of Ministerial overseas travel in the years stated are:
Year Cost £ 1995–96 124,430 1996–97 85,412 1997–981 69,614 1Costs not yet fully brought to account.