HC Deb 20 February 1997 vol 290 c736W
Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport what rules govern whether a journey involving the use of the royal train by a member of the royal family is official or private. [16891]

Mr. Watts

A journey by a member of the royal family involving the use of the royal train is considered to be official if it is undertaken in pursuance of royal duties.

Mr. Corbett

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport on what basis repayments by members of the royal family are calculated for private use of the royal train. [16889]

Mr. Watts

Members of the royal family do not make private use of the royal train.