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Department for Transport: Aviation

Commons · Question 913 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 17 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Rebecca Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the answer of 24 March 2026 to WPQ 120039, what the purpose was of the flight to Kazakhstan; which Ministers and senior officials approved the visit; how many officials travelled on that occas

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 17 Jun 2026

On two occasions a Grade 7 travelled to Kazakhstan, with the total cost of the trips being £3620.70. This was approved in line with departmental policy by a Senior Civil Servant within the Transport Security Directorate. One meeting was to assist in the d...