I know it's controversial, but when Merkel, Hollande, Putin, Obama, Gillard and just about every other Prime Minister or Head of State travel they use a "State" aircraft whether it be a 747, A310, IL96 or whatever else.
Surely it's about time the UK had a similar government transport to carry our elected leader, and our head of state.
Chartering a commercial aircraft just doesn't send the right message - in my opinion.
How about a VC10 - after all it is British!!