asked the Prime Minister (1) what was the cost of official travel of Ministers, junior Ministers and staff during the period 1st November, 1964, to date; and how it compares with the cost of similar travel during the preceding year;(2) what was the cost to public funds of Ministers' and junior Ministers' wives travelling abroad while their husbands were on official business during the period 1st November 1964 to date; and how this compares with the previous year.

The information is being collected, and I will write to the hon. and gallant Member as soon as it is available.