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Written question asked by Baroness May of Maidenhead (Conservative) on Thursday, 22 March 2007, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 March 2007. It was answered by Gordon Brown (Labour) on Monday, 16 April 2007 on behalf of the Treasury.


Departments: Visits Abroad

Question
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer on how many occasions his wife has accompanied him on official business abroad at the expense of the public purse, and at what cost, in each year.
Answer

My wife accompanies me on official visits overseas as appropriate. The costs of such visits are included in the total cost of Ministers’ visits overseas which is published on an annual basis. From 2006-07, the number of such visits will be included in the annual list. Copies of previous lists are available in the Library of the House.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
130288; 459 c402W
Session
2006-07
Subjects
Treasury Visits abroad
Link
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