Written questions

Department for Transport: Aviation

Commons · Question 1250 · Tabled 14 May 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record

Answered 19 Jun 2026

Question

Asked by Greg Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120039, (a) what the purpose was of each flight to Maldives; (b) which Ministers and senior officials approved each visit; (c) how many officials travel

Answer

Answered by Simon Lightwood, 19 Jun 2026

The Department for Transport (DfT) undertakes essential international work each year, including aviation and maritime security operations, and direct engagement with other countries and international bodies. While a significant proportion of DfT’s interna...