HC Deb 26 November 1985 vol 87 c559W
44. Mr. McWilliam

asked the Secretary of State for Defence how many civil aircraft he has on lease for Ministry of Defence purposes.

Mr. Stanley

There are no leased civil aircraft which are flown and operated by Ministry of Defence personnel. However, there are many contracts with civil aircraft operators for such services as the carriage of Ministry of Defence passengers and freight, and target towing, where the operator both provides the aircraft and operates it.