HL Deb 26 February 2002 vol 631 cc228-9WA
Lord Rotherwick

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many planes were chartered during the visit by the Prime Minister to Africa in February; and [HL2796]

What was the cost of chartered planes for the visit by the Prime Minister to Africa in February. [HL2797]

The Minister for the Cabinet Office and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Lord Macdonald of Tradeston)

Since 1999 this Government have published a list of all visits overseas undertaken by Cabinet Ministers, including the Prime Minister, costing £500 or more during each financial year. The information requested will be published as soon as possible after the end of the current financial year. As promised in my Answer of 9 January [Official Report, col. WA 112], a copy of the list will be sent to the noble Lord when it is published.

All travel was undertaken fully in accordance with the rules set out in the Ministerial Code and Travel by Ministers, copies of which are available in the Libraries of the House.