§ Mr. Goodhewasked the Secretary of State for Defence what is the operating 39W cost per flying hour, inclusive of aircrew pay, of an Andover, a Hercules and a V.C.10, respectively, as charged to other Government Departments when these aircraft are used on special flights.
§ Mr. Boyden£113, £175 and £415 per flying hour respectively. These are "extra cost" rates based only on those elements directly involved in operating the aircraft. The rates do not include aircrew pay, which is not charged to other Government Departments.