Written question asked by Norman Baker (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 23 May 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 May 2006. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Thursday, 15 June 2006 on behalf of the Department for Transport.

Royal Flight

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2006, Official Report, column 1285W, on the Royal Flight, on which occasions since 1 January 2003 the BAe 146 and HS125 aircraft of 32 Squadron have been used by members of the Royal Family for private purposes; and what amount was reimbursed for each journey.

Answer: Since 1 January 2003, the BAe 146 and HS125 aircraft of 32 Squadron have been used for private purposes on four occasions. The details are as follows:27 March 2004 - HRH the Duke of Edinburgh"Northolt - Stuttgart - Northolt (HS125) Reimbursement cost £6,375."8 June 2004 - HM the Queen"Deauville - Northolt (BAe 146) Reimbursement cost £2,150."5-7 November 2004 - HM the Queen"Northolt - Manchester - Northolt (HS125) Reimbursement cost £3,547."11 November 2005 - HM the Queen"Blackpool - Northolt (BAe 146) Reimbursement cost £4,054."

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