Written questions

Department for Transport: Aviation

Commons · Question 914 · Tabled 13 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 16 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 each flight to Kuwait; which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; how many officials travelled on each occasio

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 16 Jun 2026

The Department for Transport (DfT) undertakes essential international workeach year, including for aviation and maritime security, which includes direct engagement with other countries and international bodies. While a significant proportion of DfT’s inte...