HC Deb 23 April 1980 vol 983 c159W
Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Defence what ministerial permission was sought or given for the use on the evening of 17 April by Princess Margaret of a helicopter of The Queen's Flight for the purpose of attending a function within 50 miles of the centre of London.

Mr. Pattie

Her Royal Highness Princess Margaret visited Leeds Castle to attend a dinner given by the Royal College of Nursing. As is the practice in these cases, the use of a helicopter of The Queen's Flight was approved by both the Palace and by the Ministry of Defence.