§ Mr. MaplesTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what grades in the Civil Service in her Department are allowed to travel by air(a) first class and (b) business class at public expense when on official duties. [104972]
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§ Alun MichaelAn individual's entitlement to a particular class of travel is currently denoted by their grade and the length of the given flight. However, in keeping with the Civil Service Management Code, staff must use the most efficient and economic means of travel taking into account any management benefit or the needs of staff with disabilities. Within this framework the main entitlements are:
Directors and above: may travel first class if the journey is over 2.5 hours where there is no business class available. All other journeys should be undertaken at business class.
Other staff: may travel business class for journeys over 2.5 hours. For journeys under 2.5 hours individuals should travel economy class.