HC Deb 28 October 1947 vol 443 c87W
98. Lieut.-Commander Braithwaite

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury how many aircraft have been placed at the disposal of His Majesty's Ministers since 13th August last for the purpose of transport to Cabinet meetings, and what was the mileage flown by these machines, the amount of petrol consumed and the total cost to the taxpayer.

Mr. Glenvil Hall

Aircraft have been used by His Majesty's Ministers for transport to and from Cabinet meetings on 18 occasions since 13th August. The mileage flown was 4,387, the amount of petrol consumed 876 gallons, and the total cost to the taxpayer £998.