<p>The former Permanent Secretary visited Brussels on one occasion. The new Permanent Secretary is planning to visit Brussels soon.</p><p>There were three visits by Directors-General in 2012 and two in 2013. The Chief Scientific Advisor has not visited in 2013. Specific diary information is not available for previous years although he has made a number of visits to the European Commission.</p><p>There are frequent visits to the European Commission by Directors, Deputy Directors and other DECC officials.</p>