asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will state in regard to visits abroad made by him since 4th November, 1953, (a) the date and duration of each such visit; (b) the country or countries visited; (c) the purpose of each such visit; (d) the number of civil servants and/or officials of State-sponsored corporations who accompanied him on each such visit, and (e) the total expenditure involved, including travel, hotels, entertainment at embassies, legations or elsewhere, whether borne by State funds or by State-sponsored corporations.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Visits Abroad of Minister.
As the information requested is in the form of a tabular statement, I propose, with the permission of the Ceann Comhairle, to circulate the reply with the Official Report.
VISITS ON OFFICIAL BUSINESS BY THE MINISTER FOR INDUSTRY AND COMMERCE SINCE 4th NOVEMBER, 1953.
|
Date and duration of visit |
Country or countries visited |
Number of Civil Ser- vants who accompanied him on each such visit |
The total expenditure involved in respect of travelling and other expenses claimed and allowed. |
|
3rd March, 1954 to 5th March, 1954. |
England |
Nil |
£15 11 1 |
|
5th April, 1954 (one day). |
England |
3 |
Nil |
|
13th April, 1954 to 14th April, 1954. |
England |
Nil |
£10 16 6 |