To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs what costs his Department expects to incur associated with the use of the Leander yacht by HRH Prince of Wales during his official visit to the Caribbean in March; and if he will make a statement. (190665)

[holding answer 7 March 2008]: The Department for Transport has overall responsibility for the funding of official travel for members of The Royal Family. This is administered by The Royal Travel Office in Her Majesty The Queen's Household.

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs how many members of the Royal Household he expects to accompany the Prince of Wales during his visit to the Caribbean in March at the expense of the public purse. (191225)

[holding answer 7 March 2008]: 14 members of staff will accompany Their Royal Highnesses The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall at public expense.