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Written question asked by John Mason (Scottish National Party) on Monday, 8 February 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 10 February 2010. It was answered by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Thursday, 18 March 2010 on behalf of the Department for Children, Schools and Families.


Departmental Travel

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families how much his Department has spent on international travel since May 2007.
Answer

The following table details the amount spent by the Department for Children, Schools and Families on international travel for the last two financial years for which figures are currently available. The amount expended for each year includes the cost of overseas rail, air, car and other travel in addition to the cost of overnight accommodation and travel allowances paid to individual members of staff.

£
2007-08 (April 2007 to March 2008) 169,771
2008-09 (April 2008 to March 2009) 192,016
Note:
Figures have been rounded to the nearest £.

Figures for 2009-10 will not be available until the end of the current financial year.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
507 c1054-5W; 317049
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Travel Department for Children, Schools and Families
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk