§ Mr. BurnsTo ask the Secretary of State for International Development how many times since 2001 she has taken flights on departmental duties in the UK; how many of these were(a) charter flights, (b) first or club class and (c) by helicopter; and who accompanied her on each trip. [95387]
§ Clare ShortSince January 2001 I have taken three flights on departmental duties in the UK. They were business class. I have not taken any flights by charter or helicopter.
I was accompanied by my departmental Private Secretary in each case.
All travel was undertaken fully in accordance with the rules set out in the Ministerial Code and Travel by Ministers, copies of which are available in the Libraries of the House.