Ministers: Aviation

Cabinet Office written question – answered at on 31 July 2024.

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Government plans to reduce the number of domestic flights taken by Ministers.

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans the Government has to reduce the number of separate international flights taken by Ministers to the same event.

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To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister took a chartered flight to watch the England football match on 14 July 2024; and how this flight was paid for.

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Ministerial travel is undertaken using efficient and cost-effective travel arrangements. Security considerations are also taken into account. Travel plans will always vary and are decided with consideration of the best use of a Minister’s time and in the interests of the taxpayer. Domestic flights within the United Kingdom allow Ministers to visit more parts of the United Kingdom in the time available, particularly areas further away from London, and reduce the need for overnight accommodation for Ministers and accompanying staff.

As was the practice under the previous Administration, information about official overseas ministerial travel will be published as part of the Cabinet Office transparency returns and made available on the GOV.UK website.

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