HC Deb 14 November 1983 vol 48 c319W
Mr. Michael Forsyth

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the estimated annual cost of travel undertaken by civil servants employed by his Department (a) within the United Kingdom and (b) overseas.

Mr. Gummer

The estimated cost of travel, including subsistence allowance, undertaken by civil servants employed in the Department of Employment Group in 1983–84 is £19,300,000. This comprised £18,950,000 within the United Kingdom and £350,000 overseas.