HC Deb 27 April 1978 vol 948 cc658-9W
Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Lord President of the Council what was the total cost of economy class journeys by air by Members of Parliament on parliamentary business in the last 12 months to the latest convenient date.

Mr. Foot

The total costs during the 12 months ended 31st March 1978 amounted to £167,371.

Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Lord President of the Council by what criteria the class of air travel for Members of Parliament on parliamentary business overseas is determined.

Mr. Foot

The administrative arrangements for travel by Members attending meetings of European Assemblies provide for air economy class for meetings in Europe and for first class travel elsewhere. Similar arrangements apply to Members travelling on other business of the House.

Mr. Brocklebank-Fowler

asked the Lord President of the Council how many first-class journeys by air were made by members of Parliament on parliamentary business in the last 12 months to the latest convenient date.

Mr. Foot

The total number in the 12 months ended 31st March 1978 was 31.

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