§ David DavisTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs if she will list the(a) foreign visits and (b) visits within the United Kingdom she has made since 1 April; whom she met; what the cost was to public funds of each trip; and what gifts were received. [126934]
§ Margaret Beckett[holding answer 8 September 2003]: The Government publishes the overall costs of all ministerial overseas travel and a list of all visits by Cabinet Ministers costing in excess of £500 on an annual basis. The list for the period 1 April 2002 to 31 March 2003 was published by the Prime Minister on 16 July, Official Report, column 482W. The next list for the period 1 April 2003 to 31 March 2004 will be published at the end of the financial year.
In respect of gifts received, I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my right hon. Friend, the Prime Minister, on 1 4 March, Official Report, column 482W.
Since 1 April, I have undertaken one visit in the UK; to the Royal Agricultural Show in Stoneleigh. Warwickshire. The cost of this visit was over £500. No gifts were received.