§ Mr. Kimballasked 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. JohnRAF 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-
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§ Mr. Kimballasked 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.