HC Deb 11 November 1996 vol 285 c28W
Mr. Alan Williams

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence who, other than entitled members of the royal family, are passengers entitled to use the royal squadron. [3097]

Mr. Soames

In addition to the royal family, No. 32 (The Royal) Squadron aircraft may be used by Government Ministers, senior officers and officials of the MOD in fulfilment of their official duties, as well as meeting operational, exercise and flying training requirements. Visiting foreign dignitaries may also be flown, when appropriate: such additional usage adds to overall cost effectiveness.