§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what the cost was to diplomatic posts in Brazil of the recent visit by the Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions. [117768]
§ Mr. BattleMy right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister led a delegation of 13 business men representing a wide range of industry and sectors campaigning to increase the UK's market share in Brazil.
The cost to our Diplomatic Posts in Brazil was £10,746. This figure includes accommodation costs, official reception, and the travel costs of the Ambassador and Embassy staff supporting the Deputy Prime Minister and the accompanying business delegation.
§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what modes of transport were used by the Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions during his recent visit to Brazil. [117770]
§ Mr. BattleCommercial flights were used to travel to and from Brazil and between Rio de Janeiro, Brasilia and Sao Paulo; and cars, people-carriers and coaches were used by my right hon. Friend the Deputy Prime Minister and accompanying business delegation in the cities.
§ Mr. LoughtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what role was played by diplomatic posts in Brazil in the recent visit by the Secretary of State for Environment, Transport and the Regions. [117769]
§ Mr. BattleThe diplomatic posts in Brazil made the programme arrangements, and provided advice and administrative support.