§ Mr. Stephen O'BrienTo ask the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food how many visits abroad have been made by him and his Ministers on departmental business(a) since 1 May 1997 and (b) in the last 12 months. [149141]
§ Mr. Nick BrownFor overseas visits from 2 May 1997 to 31 March 1999, I refer the hon. Gentleman to the list published on 17 June 1999,Official Report, column 196W; for overseas visits for the period 1 April 1999 to 31 March 2000, I refer him to the list published on 28 July 2000, Official Report, column 969W. In the past 12 months, my Ministers and I have made 36 visits abroad.