HC Deb 18 March 1999 vol 327 c791W
Mr. Tyrie

To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security if he will list the total number of occasions when(a) departmental and (b) non-departmental special advisers have travelled abroad in an official capacity since 2 May 1997. [76822]

Mr. Timms

Between 2 May 1997 and 28 February 1999, the special advisers from this Department have made one visit overseas in an official capacity. All travel complied with the requirements of the Ministerial Code and the Civil Service Management Code.