Written question asked by Jerome Mayhew (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 (named day). It was answered by Chris Ward (Labour) on Tuesday, 2 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.
Government Departments: Aviation
- Question
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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 10 February 2026 to Question 108240 on Government Departments: Aviation, which Minister commissioned a helicopter through the Cabinet Office Central Travel Contract.
- Answer
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The Prime Minister’s Office commissioned the helicopter through the Cabinet Office Central Travel Contract.
Ministerial travel is carefully considered to ensure both efficiency and the interests of the taxpayer are prioritised.
While the Cabinet Office can facilitate helicopter travel in exceptional circumstances, routine helicopter journeys for ministers are no longer carried out under this Government.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 3824
- Session
- 2026-27
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- Subjects
- Aviation Government departments Helicopters Ministers
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- 2026-07-07 16:39:57 +0100
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