Written question asked by Gordon Prentice (Labour) on Wednesday, 5 July 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 17 July 2000. It was answered by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Monday, 17 July 2000 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many flights undertaken by (a) the Queen, (b) the Prince of Wales and (c) other members of the Royal family in aircraft of the Royal Squadron in each year since 1997 were unconnected with their royal duties; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures, table and ref to 'Grant-In-Aid for Royal Travel' Annual Reports, copies in Library.

Answer: Mr. Gordon Prentice: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many flights undertaken by (a) the Queen, (b) the Prince of Wales and (c) other members of the Royal family in aircraft of the Royal Squadron in each year since 1997 were unconnected with their royal duties; and if he will make a statement. [129808] Mr. Spellar: The total number of flights undertaken in aircraft of 32 (Royal) Squadron RAF not connected with Royal Duties is shown in the following table. All these flights were reimbursed and full details are in the "Grant-In-Aid for Royal Travel" Annual Reports, copies of which are in the House Library. _________________________________________________________________________________________________. Private flights undertaken by The Queen HRH The Prince of Wales Other members of the Royal Family 1997-98 0 2 1 1998-99 1 3 1 1999-2000 2 1 2 _________________________________________________________________________________________________.

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