To ask the Prime Minister what budget exists for hairdressing for (a) the Prime Minister and (b) members of his family accompanying him on official visits overseas; and what payments were (i) initially authorised and (ii) paid for such expenses during the Prime Minister's recent visit to the United States for (1) the Prime Minister and (2) members of his family accompanying him. [7695]

The Government would in the normal way meet necessary expenses connected with official visits overseas. The costs of hairdressing during the Denver Summit were met privately.