HC Deb 20 December 1974 vol 883 cc619-20W
Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what was the cost to public funds for the use of a Devon communications aircraft on Friday 6th December by the Under-Secretary of State for Defence for the Royal Air Force to visit Scampton RAF base; and how many gallons of petrol were used.

Mr. John

RAF communication air craft are established for use by Ministers, serving officers and Ministry of Defence officials for the conduct of public busi ness. The extra cost to public funds of the visit to which the hon. Member refers was £112-50. About 56 gallons of avia-

Royal Navy and Royal Marines Army Royal Air Force
Males Females Males Females Males Females
1971 386 14 548 58 220 64
1972 263 18 420 45 102 40
1973 205 15 255 48 65 30

tion fuel were consumed. I was accompanied by three official passengers.

Mr. Kimball

asked the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list in the OFFICIAL REPORT the Royal Air Force establishments visited by the Under-Secre tary of State for Defence for the Royal Air Force during the week of Monday 9th December to Saturday 14th Decem ber, inclusive.

Mr. John

I visited no RAF establish ments during the period in question.

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