Question to the Cabinet Office:

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the Government's policy is on (a) first and (b) business class travel for (i) Ministers, (ii) special advisers and (iii) senior officials.

The Government's policy is that all travel must be efficient and cost-effective. This principle is long-established and has been in place under successive administrations. Where applicable, this principle is expanded upon in the relevant code of conduct and individual departmental policies on travel and expenses.