§ Mr. BercowTo ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Lord Chancellor's Department what her policy is on the payment of relocation expenses to staff in his Department. [41032]
§ Ms Rosie WintertonIn line with the Civil Service Management Code the Lord Chancellor's Department pays relocation expenses to staff who permanently transfer to another office, providing the following conditions apply: reimbursement is subject to a permanent compulsory move; the relocation terms are cost effective compared to the alternatives; and there must be a benefit to the Department or agency. Where posts are advertised with relocation terms then staff appointed to those posts may be entitled to reimbursement of their relocation expenses in accordance with our internal guidance.