(Clare) asked the Minister for Defence if any persons other than Government members and officials were passengers on flights in the executive jet since 1 July 1981, if so, the number of such passengers; and if he will give details of the flights.

Four persons other than Government members and officials were passengers on the aircraft since 1 July 1981. There were three flights to England and one flight from Rome.

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(Clare) asked the Minister for Defence the number of flights made by the executive jet since I July 1981.

The number of flights from 1 July 1981 to 30 November 1981 was 39. The number of flights from 1 January 1981 to 30 June 1981 was 52.