§ Mr. BakerTo ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and the Regions if he will list the bodies accountable to him which pay private mileage rates proportionate to car engine size, setting out the rates payable in each case; and if he will make a statement. [31683]
§ Ms Glenda Jackson[holding answer 27 February 1998]: Following are the rates payable within my department and its Agencies:
Rates per mile in pence Engine size in cc –1000 1000–1500 1500–2000 +2000 Former DOT standard rate Up to 4,000 miles pa 27 35.7 42.0 46.0 Over 4,000 miles pa 15.0 19.0 23.0 30.0 Public transport rate 23.8–all engine sizes Former DOE standard rate Up to 4,000 miles pa — 34.0 43.0 47.0 Over 4,000 miles pa — 19.0 23.0 30.0 Public transport rate 23.8–all engine sizes These rates are currently being reviewed.
The Vehicle Certification Agency, the Marine Safety Agency and the Coastguard Agency all have the same rates as those for the former DOT. The Highways Agency and the Vehicle Inspectorate have the same rates as the former DOT except that there is no separate rate for up to 1000cc. The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency pays 27p up to 1000cc; 35.7p for 1000 to 1500cc and 44.2p over 1500cc. The rates of the Planning Inspectorate and Queen Elizabeth II Conference Centre are the same as those for former DOE.