Minister for Small Business, Innovation, Tourism and Trade trip to Los Angeles: FOI release

Information requested

1. A breakdown of the costs of Richard Lochhead's trip to Los Angeles in October 2023.

2. A breakdown of the costs related to the officials accompanying Mr Lochhead to Los Angeles in October 2023.

Response

Please find below the information that you have requested.

1. A breakdown of the costs of Richard Lochhead's trip to Los Angeles in October 2023.

Expense Type	Amount
Flight	£7,979.85
Chauffeur car hire	£2,514.89
Accommodation	£821.95
Travel & Subsistence	£438.12
Total	£11,754.81

2. A breakdown of the costs related to the officials accompanying Mr Lochhead to Los Angeles in October 2023.

The Minister was accompanied by 1 Private Secretary and 2 Officials.

Expense Type	Amount
Flights	£11,729.25
Accommodation	£2,657.87
Travel & Subsistence	£452.34
Total	£14,839.46

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