asked the Minister for Labour the number of foreign trips undertaken by him, his Minister of State and his staff in 1985; the destination, purpose and cost of each trip; and if he can estimate the cost of official trips in 1986.
Written Answers. - Expenditure on Foreign Travel.
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There would be a disproportionate expenditure of public resources involved in compiling the information in the wide ranging detail sought by the Deputy. I do not consider the cost would be justified. However, the total expenditure on foreign travel charged to the Labour Vote in 1985 was £181,421. A sum of £73,706 was recouped from the EC during 1985 in respect of such travel. The provision for foreign travel in 1986 is £190,000