Question to the Department for Work and Pensions:

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to the Answer of 14 July 2014, Official Report, column 583W, on domestic visits, what domestic visits he has made since January 2013; and what the purpose of each such visit was.

The Secretary of State regularly visits Departmental offices across the country to meet with staff providing services to DWP customers. He also makes regular visits to external organisations in relation to welfare reform. Details of any events where hospitality is provided are published regularly by the Cabinet Office and are available at:

https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/dwp-ministers-hospitality-and-gifts