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Department for Transport: Aviation

Asked by Mr Richard HoldenConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 24 March 2026UIN 119497

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how much her Department has spent on international flights for officials in her Department since 4 July 2024; and how many such flights were taken in (a) economy, (b) premium economy, (c) business class and (d)

Answered by Simon Lightwood

International flights since 4 July 2024:The central Department for TransportTotal SpendEconomy FlightsPremium Economy FlightsBusiness Class FlightsFirst Class FlightsNot specified £1,615,217.4019961141380-

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