§ Mr. Peter M. Jacksonasked the Secretary of State for Defence why, and how, the cost of flying Rear-Admiral I. L. M. McGeoch from Lee-on-Solent to Broms-grove School, a distance of some 240 miles, and involving the exclusive use of Naval Helicopter No. WV204, was considerably less than would be charged by a private hire operator.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuBecause the aircraft was available and the air personnel were on duty, so that the only extra cost of this visit was for fuel.
§ Mr. Peter M. Jacksonasked the Secretary of State for Defence whether the cost of Rear-Admiral I. L. M. McGeoch's visit to Bromsgrove School on Saturday, 23rd July is to be recovered from the school.
§ Mr. J. P. W. MallalieuNo, because this was a visit on duty.