Written question asked by Lord Tyrie (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 December 2004, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 13 January 2005. It was answered by Ian Pearson (Labour) on Thursday, 13 January 2005 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.

Northern Ireland Office

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, on how many occasions between 31st March 2002 and 31st March 2003 his special advisers travelled abroad in an official capacity; what places were visited; and how much each visit cost. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Tyrie: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland on how many occasions between 31 March 2002 and 31 March 2003 his special advisers travelled abroad in an official capacity; what places were visited; and how much each visit cost. [207182] Mr. Pearson: During the period 31 March 2002 and 31 March 2003 Northern Ireland Office special advisers travelled abroad on two occasions. One trip was to Dublin costing £203.50 and the other to the United States of America, costing a total of £4,560.80. The expenditure referred to does not include the cost of hotel accommodation and other associated expenses as it is not possible to isolate those figures which relate solely to special advisers from other costs.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 207182; 429 c661-2W;429 c659-60W
Session: 2004-05
Subjects: Costs Location Special advisers Travel Visits abroad Northern Ireland Office
Contains statistics: Yes
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk