HC Deb 25 July 1980 vol 989 cc398-9W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Minister for the Civil Service what guidance is given to Ministers on travel and subsistence costs when travelling abroad on official business.

Mr. Channon

Ministers are normally expected to travel abroad by civil scheduled flights, using British airlines whenever possible. Exceptionally, Cabinet Ministers may authorise special flights to be made by RAF or private charter aircraft after an estimate of the cost has been obtained. Subsistence allowances are payable to Ministers on the same basis as to senior civil servants.