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...