§ Mr. MaplesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what was the cost to his Department of travel by Ministers in his Department in(a) RAF and (b) privately chartered aircraft (i) in the year to 1 May 1997 and (ii) since 1 May 1997. [60904]
§ Mr. Mandelson[holding answer 27 November 1998]: The cost of travel for DTI Ministers:
(a) In RAF Aircraft
- (i) For the year to 1 May 1997: Nil
- (ii) Since I May 1997: £15,934.80
(b) In Privately Chartered Aircraft
- (i) For the year to 1 May: £24,199.01
- (ii) Since I May 1997: £11,314.72.