§ Mr. Gordon PrenticeTo ask the Secretary of State for Defence on how many occasions since 8 December 1995 aircraft of the Royal Squadron were used by members of the royal family for private travel; and if he will list in each case the point of departure of the aircraft and the destination, the sum which was reimbursed and the members of the royal family involved. [10649]
§ Mr. SoamesSince 8 December 1995 there have been two occasions when aircraft of No. 32 (The Royal) Squadron have been used by members of the royal family for private travel. The details of these flights, including the sums to be reimbursed to the Ministry of Defence by the royal households, are as follows:
Departure Point Destination Charge £ Members of royal family Her Majesty The Queen HRH The Duke of Blackpool London 1,186.67 Edinburgh HRH The Prince of Wales Prince William Mildenhall Zurich 1,584.00 Prince Henry