HC Deb 31 March 1999 vol 328 c726W
Mr. Tyrie

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales 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. [76820]

Mr. Michael

Between 2 May 1997 and 28 February 1999, special advisers made visits overseas on two occasions in an official capacity. All travel complied with the requirements of the Ministerial Code and the Civil Service Management Code.