SINGAPORE POLYTECHNIC (Chairman's visit to United Kingdom)

Mr William Tan asked the Minister for Education whether the Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Singapore Polytechnic went to the United Kingdom solely in the interests of the Singapore Polytechnic; and if he will state in detail what expenditure of public funds directly or indirectly is involved in meeting the cost of passages, allowances and other expenses in connection with this visit.

Mr Chew Swee Kee: To the first part of the question, my answer to that is, so far as my Ministry is aware, yes. To the second part of the question, the details are:

(1) Return air passage to United Kingdom... $3,410

(2) Personal accident insurance... $175

(3) An allowance of £10 per day for hotel expenses, fares and entertainment while in the United Kingdom only.