§ Mr. LansleyTo ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office what was the(a) number and (b) cost of foreign visits undertaken by special advisers within her Department since May 1997. [119932]
§ Marjorie MowlamFor the financial years 1997–98 and 1998–99, I refer the hon. Member to the answer to the hon. Member for Chichester (Mr. Tyrie) on 17 May 1999,Official Report, column 242W. For 1999–2000, Special Advisers accompanied me or my predecessor overseas on five occasions at a cost of £2,022. This includes one visit at no cost to public funds. In addition, the UK Anti-Drugs Co-ordinator and his deputy travelled overseas on six occasions at a cost of £3,935. This includes two visits at no cost to public funds.