Written question asked by Lord Stevens of Ludgate (Conservative Independent) on Monday, 17 December 2018, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 3 January 2019. It was answered by Earl Howe (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 December 2018 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.
Military Aircraft
- Question
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To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 12 December (HL11984), what categories of people can be the principal passenger on RAF Voyager aircraft flights.
- Answer
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The RAF operates a fleet of nine Voyager aircraft. One of these, Voyager ZZ336 has been adapted to operate in the long-range VIP transport role in addition to its primary role of air to air refuelling.
When operating in the VIP transport role, ZZ336 will carry Her Majesty The Queen or the Prime Minister. Additionally, on occasion other senior members of the Royal Family or Cabinet Ministers may travel on ZZ336 on official duties with the approval of either Her Majesty The Queen or the Office of the Prime Minister as appropriate.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- HL12373
- Session
- 2017-19
- Related items
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Military Aircraft: Former Prime Ministers
Wednesday, 12 December 2018
Written questions
House of Lords
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- Yes
- Subjects
- Military aircraft
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