HC Deb 13 March 2000 vol 346 cc62-3W
Mr. Swayne

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the overseas ministerial visits that have taken place since May 1997, indicating the purpose of each visit. [112770]

Ms Stuart

Between May 1997 and March 2000 Department of Health Ministers have made 36 overseas visits in an official capacity as listed. All travel complied with the requirements of the Ministerial Code and the Civil Service Management Code.

Minister Country Date Purpose
Minister of State for Public Health Belgium 12 November 1998 Meeting of European Union Health Council
Secretary of State Barbados 15–18 November 1998 Attendance at Commonwealth Health Ministers Conference
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Commons) Japan 25–29 November 1998 British Healthcare industry export promotion
Minister of State for Public Health France 14–16 January 1999 Meeting with French Ministers for Health and Women and attendance at Franco-British Colloque events
Secretary of State Denmark 9–11 April 1999 Meeting with senior officials from the European Office of the World Health Organisation
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Lords) Italy 26–27 May 1999 Conference on emergency services and reanimation
Minister of State for Public Health Luxembourg 7–8 June 1999 European Union Health Council Meeting
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Commons) France 17 June 1999 European Social Services Conference
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Lords) Malaysia 5–9 October 1999 British Healthcare industry export promotion
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Turkey 10–11 October 1999 Conference on Diabetes Care and Research in Europe
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Commons) USA 10–12 October 1999 International Initiative seminar on Building Strong Communications to Support Families
Parliamentary Under- Secretary of State for Health Finland 12–13 October 1999 Representing United Kingdom at European Union Presidency meeting
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health Belgium 17–18 November 1999 European Union Health Council Meeting