Written question asked by Lord Redwood (Conservative) on Monday, 21 June 1999, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 30 June 1999. It was answered by Lord Prescott (Labour) on Wednesday, 30 June 1999 on behalf of the Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions.

Dept of the Environment Transport and the Regions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions, how many people travelled with him to Mother Theresa's funeral, excluding members of the Royal Family and their private staff. - Inc figures.

Answer: Mr. Redwood: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions how many people travelled with him to Mother Teresa's funeral, excluding members of the Royal Family and their private staff. [88100] Mr. Prescott: I represented my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister at Mother Teresa's funeral, and was accompanied by two members of my staff. Because of the short notice available to make the arrangements, and the unavailability of scheduled flights, it was necessary to charter an aircraft for the journey to Calcutta. In order to ensure best value for money the flight was shared with five members of the Royal party.

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