HC Deb 26 October 1995 vol 264 c777W
Mr. Redmond

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what official duty the Duke of York was performing when he made use of an aircraft of the Queen's Flight on 22 July; and if he will make a statement. [39295]

Mr. Soames

The Duke of York attended the British open golf championship at St. Andrews on 22 July at the invitation of the Royal and Ancient. This was an official engagement which was listed in the court circular.