§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many times his wife has accompanied him on overseas visits; and what was the cost of her travel and other expenses. [25152]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 23 January 1998]: I refer the hon. Member to my reply given to his hon. Friend the Member for Spelthorne (Mr. Wilshire) on 15 January 1998, Official Report, column 298.
§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment how many overseas visits have been made by his Department's political advisers at public expense since 1 May. [25153]
§ Dr. Howells[holding answer 23 January 1998]: The overseas trips attended by political advisers are set out in the table.
Destination Date Minister Adviser attendance Luxembourg 26–27/06/97 Secretary of State Hilary Benn and Sophie Linden Paris, France 15–16/10/97 Secretary of State Sophie Linden Brussels, Belgium 6–7/11/97 Andrew Smith Lisa Barclay Brussels, Belgium 17–18/11/97 Secretary of State Hilary Benn