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Department for Work and Pensions: Aviation

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 5 December 2024UIN 16881

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many international (a) air miles and (b) flights have been completed by (i) Ministers and (ii) officials in their Department since 5 July 2024.

Answered by Andrew Western

Data on minister’s overseas travel and on senior civil servant’s business expenses is published on a quarterly basis. This can be found here: DWP ministerial gifts, hospitality, travel and meetings - GOV.UK and here: DWP senior officials’ business expenses, hospitality and meetings - GOV.UK

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