To ask the Scottish Executive, further to the answer to question S2W-12071 by Rhona Brankin on 24 December 2004 and in light of the conference on autism held in Aviemore in November 2005, what the total cost to the taxpayer was of the conference and how many delegates were in receipt of complimentary (a) travel and (b) overnight accommodation. The convention co-ordinator has indicated that the total cost of the conference will be £23,000 which is an average of £120 per delegate.