To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what the objectives are of his forthcoming visit to China. (267011)

To support Scottish Council for Development and Industry members in winning business in this growing economy.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what discussions he has had with Ministerial colleagues in the Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform on the objectives of his forthcoming visit to China. (267012)

My right hon. Friend has had discussions with various colleagues about his visit to China and UKTI have been closely involved in its planning and support in China.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when his decision to join the Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s trade delegation to China was taken. (267013)

Discussions have been ongoing with SCDI on support to their overseas trade delegations. Earlier this year they asked my right hon. Friend to lead their delegation to China.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland on which date his travel to and from China as part of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry’s trade delegation was booked. (267014)

Ministerial travel is booked at the appropriate time having regard to the visit itinerary and other diary commitments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many (a) officials and (b) special advisers will accompany him on his forthcoming visit to China; and what budget has been allocated for the visit. (267019)

Two civil servants and one special adviser. Funding for the visit has been allocated from the budget of the Scotland Office in the normal way to support my right hon. Friend’s responsibilities.

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he received from the Scottish Council for Development and Industry on joining its forthcoming trade delegation to China. (267020)

SCDI requested that my right hon. Friend lead their trade mission to China.