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Written question asked by Teddy Taylor (Conservative) on Monday, 18 December 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 21 December 2000. It was answered by Stephen Timms (Labour) on Thursday, 21 December 2000 on behalf of the Treasury.

Treasury

Question
To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many flights including helicopter flights were taken by Ministers within his Department for UK and overseas visits in each year since 1995; on how many occasions (a) charter flights were used and (b) first and club class tickets obtained; and who accompanied the Ministers on each trip. - Ref to 28 July 2000, 354 c969W.
Answer

Sir Teddy Taylor: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many flights including helicopter flights were taken by Ministers within his Department for UK and overseas visits in each year since 1995; on how many occasions (a) charter flights were used and (b) first and club class tickets obtained; and who accompanied the Ministers on each trip. [143872] Mr. Timms: Ministers are under a duty to make efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. This Government have given a commitment to publish an annual list of visits overseas by Cabinet Ministers costing more than £500 as well as an annual figure on spend by all Ministers on overseas visits. The list for 1999-2000 was published on 28 July 2000, Official Report, column 969W. Detailed information in the form requested is not held centrally and could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
360 c337W; 143872
Session
2000-01
Subjects
Aviation Costs Government departments Helicopters Ministers Travel Treasury Visits abroad Charter flights
Link
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