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Written question asked by Richard Holden (Conservative) on Friday, 29 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 June 2026. It was answered by Chris Ward (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Cabinet Office.


Government Departments: Aviation

Question

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the answer of 10 February 2026 to Question 108240 on Government Departments: Aviation, whether any planes have been commissioned through Cabinet Office Central Travel Contract since its inception.

Answer

Ministerial travel is undertaken in accordance with the Ministerial Code, ensuring efficiency and value for money for the taxpayer.

Since the inception of the Central Travel Contract on 1 September 2022, the department has commissioned an aircraft on 50 occasions in support of government ministers. This covers travel under both the current and previous administrations.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
4282
Session
2026-27
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Link
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